The Anatomy of Kwaicore: Definitions
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Thursday, 11 April 2013

Slanguage: The Kwaicore Dictionary Page 1.

Mzansi - A Zulu word meaning "South". This has become a popular word for South Africa.

All-Stars - A canvas shoe popular in the Kwaito music and fashion industry, originally produced by American manufacturers Converse.

Spotti - A floppy hat worn by the Kwaito generation. Used during cricket matches by the white-elite ruling class, it was used to mock this class of people.

Mosh - Dancing to mostly Punk/Rock music in a violent manner, involving jumping around and colliding into other dancers.

Pantsula - A flat footed tap and glide style of dance, used to dance to Kwaito music.

Zamalek - A slang word for Black Label Beer, a popular beer in South Africa as it is "home-made".

Kwaito - A music genre that emerged in Johannesburg, South Africa in the late 1990's, made by combining Western House music with local African melodies.