Word of the Day — 16 Jul 2026

A Zulu term for an assassin or hitman (a person hired to kill another person or a group of people), very popular in the KwaZulu Natal province.
Example

They hired inkabi to kill him but he survived.

DRex 06 May 2021
A snake in human form,could also be define as devil herself.
Example

Umuntu wesifaza utsandza imali.

samkelo 14 July 2024
Nnyo is a Sotho term that means cunt or pussy.
Example

Ke nyaka nnyo today.

Morena 22 May 2024

A kasi term that is used to refer to an older man. It is borrowed from Afrikaans and has a direct translation of big man.
Example

Sure grootman, zkhiphani.

DRex 19 April 2021
A landlocked Southern African country known for Victoria Falls, copper mining, and wildlife.
Example

Livingstone, Zambia is the gateway to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

Podcast and Chill with MacG is a podcast owned and hosted by South African YouTuber MacG alongside Sol Phenduka and Ghost Lady. It is the biggest podcast in Africa in terms of numbers and popularity.
The podcast invites celebrities and public figures to take part in the Q&A sessions on the podcast.
Example

I really enjoy watching the Podcast and Chill. You can call me a Chiller.

Siya 10 May 2024
For people who as (bad mouth odour)"Gbaso" originated from Yoruba language
Example

I could smell Joshua's "Gbaso"from that distance

Stephen 10 February 2023

A widely used slang term for saying someone has caught feelings.
Example

I can't believe icatchile idyan.

Sinazo 10 May 2021
It's a Zulu word that describes that a person is emotionally damaged.
Example

Umjolo nyised my friend

Thiizo Phumlanii Hlalu 25 April 2022

To stand and be at alert or wait.
Example

Pozi for here. Meaning wait for (me) here.

Pozi make dem no loss you. Stand at alert so that you're not pickpocketed

Abioye 07 December 2024
Currency of Algeria (DZD) issued by the Bank of Algeria. 1 Dinar = 100 centimes.
Example

Algerian dinar banknotes feature historical figures and landmarks like the Martyrs Memorial.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025



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