Word of the Day — 08 Aug 2026

It's a Zulu word that describes that a person is emotionally damaged.
Example

Umjolo nyised my friend

Thiizo Phumlanii Hlalu 25 April 2022
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An aura having a frame of mind that will last a lifetime, has epiphany
Example

Tell Dyco to come and do the greats he always does

Colani 18 June 2021
The term for a student at Rhodes University, South Africa.

Rhodes is notorious for its heavy-drinking scene. Thus, being a Rhodent is also synonymous with drinking heavily.
Example

Rhodents were overdrinking everyone at that party last night.

Varsity Dude 21 April 2021

Azanka is a sePitori term for β€œI have never”.
Example

Azanka ka bona ntho e so.



I have never seen something like this.

Joe 04 June 2026
The absence of ass or bums in a woman. See Nyashlessness.
Example

When I was walking around, all I saw was bumlessness.

Danny 25 July 2026

A general exclamation used to express excitement, surprise, or to affirm something. It can be a substitute for "wow" or "for real.”
Example

You won the lottery? Eksay, that's incredible!

Grace ❀️ 21 July 2025
A very dope musician under Dj Maphorisa's label. He is Maphorisa's alter ego.
Example

Madumane ke star.

Skhokho 28 April 2021

It is a "Lobedu" word, regarded as a swear word and can be vulgar, which means 'Anus/Asshole".
Example

As it is vulgar and generally considered an insult,you don't randomly use it, however You can say "Toko yao" which means "Your asshole/anus".

Keletso 17 March 2026

Maga

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A gullible person who is easily deceived, especially a scam victim.
Example

Dem catch am like maga.

Admin 26 July 2026

A Xhosa term for "It's so obvious". It is mostly used when someone asks something that is very obvious.
Example

Girl 1: I know it's lockdown, but are you really going to buy a Smirnoff 1818 for R500?

Girl 2: Ayisecace mntase

Sinazo 20 July 2020
The coloured version of make out ses
Example

Kelly gave me a nice vrystik

BigDRandy12345 28 February 2024


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