Word of the Day — 13 Aug 2026

Nigeria

Shakara

Showing off or being flashy to impress.
Example

Stop the shakara, we know you.

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South Africa

Skopari

A skopari is a slang term for a loan shark. It is mostly used in the Gqeberha region.
Example

As soon as he gets paid, his money goes to iskopari.

MXhosa • 21 February 2023
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South Africa

Dagga

Dagga is another term for marijuanna or weed.
Example

No one:

Parents: You are failing because of the dagga you are smoking.

Danny • 05 May 2021
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South Africa

Woolworths

Also known as Woolies. This is a retail store that went to a private school. You go in there with your deep Zulu accent, but come out with that private school accent.
Example

1. I speak like this because I drink Woolworths water every morning.

2. Tanqueray is the Woolworths of Gins.

DRex • 19 July 2020
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South Africa

Shibobo

A soccer skill/move where a player puts the ball in between another player's legs.
Example

Did you see that shibobo from Messi?

DRex • 14 August 2021
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South Sudan

South Sudan

The world's newest country, facing challenges after independence from Sudan, with oil resources.
Example

South Sudan gained independence in 2011 after decades of civil war.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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Mauritius

Mauritian Rupee

Currency of Mauritius (MUR) issued by the Bank of Mauritius. 1 Rupee = 100 cents.
Example

Features images of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and local wildlife.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025
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South Africa

Thabo

One of the most popular name in textbook examples. This is the guy who always buy a lot of unnecessary things in the textbook.
Example

No one:

Maths textbook: Thabo bought 20 watermelons and 16 condoms, how many cousins does Thabo have?

Chief • 17 July 2020
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South Africa

Nnyo

Nnyo is a Sotho term that means cunt or pussy.
Example

Ke nyaka nnyo today.

Morena • 22 May 2024
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South Africa

Bakkie

In South Africa, a bakkie refers to a pick-up truck.
Example

I need to get myself a bakkie for when I go to the villages.

Skhokho • 01 May 2021
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South Africa
Afrikaans

Dankie

Dankie is an Afrikaans term for "thank you". It is however used informally in almost all the South African languages for showing gratitude.
Example

Man 1: You left your phone in the bathroom, I left it at the reception.
Man 2: Dankie, chief.

Mr Trends • 26 April 2021
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