Babbelas (pronounced bub-buh-luss): When you’ve had a bit too much to drink after the Rajasthan Royals win a match, you will feel babbelas (hungover) the next morning.

Braai (br-eye): South Africans don’t need an excuse to have a barbeque. If they can’t get tickets to the big match then they’ll have a braai at home.

Bru (brew): A term of affection meaning brother. “Hey bru, howzit?”

China: No, we are not refering to the country, but to someone who is your mate. “My china, please pass me another drink.”

Eish! (aysh): Used to express exasperation, disbelief, frustration for just about everything. “Eish! We got a good hiding in the IPL last night.”

Hayibo! (hiboh): A Zulu word which you can use when you disagree with something. “Hayibo! That was never out lbw.”

Howzit! Hoesit! Hoezit!: No, we are not refering to an lbw appeal. This is actually a traditional South African greeting. For instance, if you meet Cricket South Africa CEO Gerald Majola before a match you will say: “Howzit, Mr Majola?”

Jawellnofine: You use it when things aren’t really fine but there’s not much you can do about it. It can come in quite handy when you don’t know how to react to your friend who is gloating after his team beat your beloved Delhi Daredevils. If he/she asks you how feel about the hammering in the IPL you simply answer ja, well, no, fine and change the subject.

Jislaaik (yes-like): An expression of astonishment which you can use when a great shot has just been played. “Yislaaik, Sachin Tendulkar just smashed a massive six!”

Lekker (lekk-irr): Meaning nice, good, tasty. “Those samoosas were lekker.”

Mampara (mum-puh-rah): Usually a public figure who has said or done something stupid. “Kevin Pietersen is a mampara for slapping Graeme Smith during the match.”

Oke: You often hear skipper Smith saying: “The okes in the dressing room just want to get out and play.” It’s simply synonym for guy, chap, bloke.

Toyi-toyi: If people are toyi-toying somewhere in town, then best stay clear. The knees-up, singing protesters might look like they are having a good old jol, but in reality they are angry about something.

Nicknames for some of the host cities, then…

Johannesburg – Joburg, Joeys, Jozi, eGoli
Cape Town – Cape or Kaap
Durban – Durbs
Port Elizabeth – PE
Potchefstroom – Potch
Bloemfontein – Bloem
East London – Slummies
Source – cricket365.com