Word of the Day — 03 Aug 2026

South Africa

Voetsek

This is the most common curse word, mostly used to chase a dog away.

Some may spell it as Tsek
Example

Hey voetsek wena spottie. Go away.

Chief • 10 July 2020
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South Africa

Danko

It's apparently a new skrr skrr way of saying dankie - which means thank you.
Example

Danko guys for coming to my party

Danny • 04 May 2021
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South Africa

Barcadi

A type of House Music that’s popular in Pitori.
Example

I will choose Barcadi over Amapiano any day.

Skhokho • 15 February 2023
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Nkunzi

Nkunzi is a Xhosa term for a male animal. It is also often used to refer to a person, obviously male.
Example

Ndifuna ukuthetha inkunzi yebhokhwe.

I want to buy a male goat.

Xhosa Nostra • 14 July 2025
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South Africa

Letleke

Letleke refers to a nice, good looking girl
Example

Eh jioh die blah o tshwere letleke leleng ale kgonagale

Dee 69 • 16 July 2024
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South Africa

Amachankura

Is a slang term for money.
Example

I need amachankura.

Sinazo • 10 May 2021
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Burundi

Ingwa

Chalk
Example

How many chalks do you have?

Ufise Ingwa zingahe?

thunday • 08 February 2023
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Nigeria

Mugu

A person who is always doing stupid things.

A foolish person.
Example

Nnenna be mugu oh.

Adeola • 02 December 2022
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South Africa

Okes

Okes is a South African Cheese boy or Model C slang term for gents or guys.
Example

Okes were having fun last night at the rugby game.

Themba • 27 March 2025
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South Africa

Khemi

Khemi is a general slang term for muthi or traditional medicine.
Example

He gets his girls using his khemi.

Skhokho • 04 April 2022
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South Africa
isiNdebele

Iinhluthu

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Iinhluthu is hair
Example

Iinhluthu ziyakhula

Hair is growing

Anti Devil • 2 days ago
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