Word of the Day — 20 Jul 2026
2 bob refers to the 20 cent coin
Example
Uncle: My boy, go buy me some bread at the shop, I will give you 2 bob when you come back.
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Gbege is a popular Nigerian Pidgin slang term for trouble or a problematic situation.
Example
Abeg make you clear from that area, I no want gbege o.
The most dangerous creature. Male bestie is the guy your girlfriend always tells you not to worry about but you don't know what they do behind closed doors. He is the guy that's always waiting for you to fuck up.
Example
My guy be careful of your girl's male bestie.
Hun is a South African slang term for a girl or chick.
Example
Khayelitsha huns will finish your money and leave you.
The name South Africans gave Queen Elizabeth when she died 😅
Example
Hitler is reportedly having a nice time with Lizbet in hell.
Ipipi is a term in South Africa that means a penis.
Example
Unepipi enkulu.
He has a big penis.
A South African slang term for food / to eat.
Example
1. Food - They serve nice chow there.
2. Eat - Let's go chow before the dining hall closes.
Sheleni is a slang term for R0.10 (ten cents).
Example
I'm so broke I don't even have isheleni under my name.
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