Word of the Day [02 May 2026]

Ayeye

Ayeye In some Southern African languages (e.g., Xhosa), it can mean "you're in trouble".

Ayeye! The game is about to start!

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SBWL

Sbwl is a Xhosa shorthand for “sabaweli”. Sabaweli, which in turn is a shorthand of “andisabaweli, andisayibaweli, etc.”, is built from the root word “ukubawela” which means to crave, want, desire, wish for, fancy, yearn, etc.

1. Umntu wakho xa ebona mna, uthi sbwl. >> When your person sees me, s/he says sbwl.

2. Sbwl beer today.

3. Sbwl the coronavirus to just disappear. 

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Mzukwana

Mzukwana is a Kasi term for the olden days / the good old days / back in the day.

I woke up and listened to Kwaito ya mzukwana today.

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Guinea-Bissau

A small West African country with Portuguese influence, cashew production, and political challenges.

Guinea-Bissau's economy depends heavily on cashew nut exports.

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Beyps

An informal way to say "babes", mostly used by Xhosa women when talking to each other or about each other.

Yho beyps, the way I've been missing my Ben 10 these days.

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Weed

This is the best herb to get you relaxed. It was once illegal to grow this shit in South Africa, but now motherfuckers are growing it all over.

Dude, where did you get the weed we had last night? It was the bomb.

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Mambo

Mambo is a versatile Swahili word that can be used in various contexts. It’s a casual greeting among friends, akin to saying “What’s up?".

Friend 1: Mambo (What's up)
Friend 2: Poa (Cool)

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Groove Shaming

The act of making people who go to groove feel bad about it and make it look like it’s wrong.

I won’t stop going out, you can continue with your groove shaming.

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Golo

Igolo is a Xhosa/Zulu term for an asshole. It is also used as a swear word so I would suggest you don't call anyone that.

You are mad, golo.

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Zimbabwe

A Southern African country with Victoria Falls, rich mineral resources, and economic challenges.

Zimbabwe's Great Zimbabwe ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage site from an ancient civilization.

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Tunisian Dinar

Currency of Tunisia (TND) issued by the Central Bank of Tunisia. 1 Dinar = 1000 millimes.

The dinar was introduced in 1960, replacing the franc.

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