Word of the Day — 04 Nov 2026

Nigeria

Chop rice

Chop rice is a Nigerian slang term that means “eat rice”.
Example

Ehhhhh. Chop rice, chop rice, chop rice.

Adeola • 25 November 2024
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Ow

Ow is a term Xhosa girls use to refer to a boyfriend.
Example

Ngeyam i-Ow, ndingalwa ndibebomvu.

MXhosa • 26 July 2021
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Eswatini

Eritrea

A Northeast African country on the Red Sea with Italian colonial architecture and recent independence.
Example

Asmara, Eritrea's capital, is known for its well-preserved Italian modernist buildings.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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South Africa

Limpopo

Limpopo is one of the provinces in South Africa. It was formerly called the Northern Province because it's in the northern part of South Africa.
Example

Limpopo is one of my favourite places to visit.

Marawa • 06 June 2021
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Zimbabwe
also South Africa
English

Bhoo

Something cool, awesome, or impressive. Also used to mean ' a lot' or 'big time'
Example

We had bhoo fun at the party yesterday.

ChantyKels • 13 September 2026
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Guinea

Guinea

A West African country with mineral riches including bauxite, facing political instability.
Example

Conakry, Guinea's capital, is located on the Atlantic coast on the Tombo Island.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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South Africa

Qobelo

Iqobelo is a term that means something is real or authentic.
Example

Come buy from me, I only sell iqobelo.

Percy • 28 April 2025
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South Africa
Tsotsitaal / Scamto

Boyzen

A South African slang term that means a guy, a friend or even a young boy.
Example

Zthini boyzen?
How’s it going my boy?

Chief • 09 September 2026
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Mnqundu

Umnqundu is a Xhosa swear word that you don't want to randomly say.
Example

Mqundu wakho kwedini.

MXhosa • 12 May 2021
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Worldwide

Fit-ish

Someone who likes the idea of being fit but also likes food.
Example

I may look fit but I regard myself as fit-ish.

Skhokho • 06 October 2022
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South Africa

Mandla Ncikazi

Mandla Ncikazi (born 16 February 1969) is a Plumber And South African professional soccer former player who is part of the technical staff at South African Premier Division club Orlando Pirates.
Example

When someone arms are Crossed , with shoulders pulled together and hands that rub over the arms or sides (a self-soothing motion). Slower movements than usual. Half-formed movements, as if the character doesn't have the energy for more. You can then refer that person as Mandla Ncikazi

Mcebisi Ngubane • 10 June 2022
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