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Basically it means craving, it comes from from the xhosa word sabaweli (all the vowels have been removed)
Mihlali : yho guys sbwl iChicken Licken
Sbwl by Aesthesia June 21, 2019
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South African slang term from the Xhosa language, originating from the word "sabaweli" meaning crave, desire, yearn or want. it is normally used for things that one cannot have. it was created by gay Xhosa men to hide their desire for a women's man on social media.
sbwl love and affection
SBWL by xhosaTswana August 27, 2019
Derived from the Xhosa term 'sabaweli' which means craving or desiring. Depending on the context, may mean crushing or longing.
'Sbwl' a bank notification that money has been deposited into my account.
Sbwl by Masbu Mabz October 23, 2019
When you want something but cant have it in the moment. basically

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SBWL by Clint_charama August 21, 2020
Sabawel. It means craving. South Africans usually use the term on a daily basis.
Tina : That boy is so cute. Sbwl him

Luna : But I sbwl his brother
Sbwl by IndiyaJoella December 25, 2023