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A crazy African guy. Has a good sense of humour and a catchy smile. Full of energy. He can be the sweetest person ever.
This party is boring, we need a Themba.
Themba by wordlovers May 24, 2014
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The most amazing girl you will ever meet in your life. She is both beautiful and smart. She has the crazy laugh but everyone seems to find it cute and contagious, leading to long nights laughing at anything. She has many unique qualities and has odd ways of showing her affection. Thamara likes to tease people and joke around but it is only because she loves you. She is misunderstood by many though once you get to know her she really a kind girl. She loves to hang out and have a good time. Thamara knows how to have fun and her friends love being around her. Thamara is outgoing and adventurous, sweet and loving. Thamara is a girl who does not fall in love easily, so if you ever happen to come across a Thamara who is into you, don't ever let her go, she is worth the world. When a Thamara crushes on a boy, she really likes him, and is constantly thinking about him and talking about him to her friends. Thamara is hardly a shy girl, but when she is around the guy that she loves she can be extremely awkward. Once she gets used to you, she will be a normal crazy self, and it is always fun! Being with a Thamara is the best thing that can happen to anyone, so if you know a Thamara, keep her close!
"Who is she?"
"That's Thamara"
"She so fine"
"I know, she's my girl"
Thamara by Gary Wilkins March 9, 2013
Thabang; Sotho name meaning be happy. Thabang is an incredible guy, handsome, charming and shear joy to be with.
He is compassionate and loving, always giving of himself to others. He enjoys deep conversation and has strong spirituality. Genuine, honest and fiercely loyal, Thabang is one of the best people to have as a friend!
Thabang is awesome!

Everyone who knows him LOVES him!
Wow just love being around Thabang he always brings so much joy in my heart.
Thabang by tman143 November 16, 2011

Thamanna 

Thamanna is an amazing girl. She is seriously funny and makes you laugh all the time. She is also really super smart and down-to-earth. Tammy is kind but also has a wild mischievous side. She is lovely, and not to mention GORGEOUS! She is beautiful, and so cute. She loves dogs and is an animal-friendly girl.
Thamanna is seriously awesome, funny, beautiful and so much more xxx
Thamanna by Wannabelmao March 2, 2020
The name Thabani is related to the word "joy". This person normally is joyful, playful or friendly. Though this person can give a positive vibe to another, it is more likely that they will be able to fall in love easily.
Guy1: "hahaha! Thabani is like so funny"
Thabani by Jackiemanks February 23, 2017
\'tam•bay\
also "istambay"
Filipino slang.
origin: English "standby"

: a jobless person who loiters around the street.

: a loiterer; a lollygagger

Tambays are not necessarily jobless. They could be a low-income person who's only hobby is to bum around the street corner.
Juan is just a tambay and he hasn't been looking for a job.
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