Word of the Day — 19 Aug 2026
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Losing heavily in a race, video game, or sports match.
Example
Kaizer Chiefs got smoked by Milford.
In South Africa, Model C was the semi-private schools back in the day which were initially only allowing whites.
Example
He speaks that Model C English.
Letleke refers to a nice, good looking girl
Example
Eh jioh die blah o tshwere letleke leleng ale kgonagale
Gurans is a slang term used by Cape Town Xhosa speaking community that means war between rival gangs or individuals.
Example
Ingathi ikhona igurans between lamajita.
It looks like there is some war/conflict between those guys.
Ballie is a Term in Mzansi that refers to an old man or a father.
Example
I met this other ballie yesterday and he gave me some good dating advice.
A kasi word that is used to refer to money.
Example
I just need some zaka to buy the braai meat and all will be well
The kwacha (ZMW) is the official currency of Zambia. The name “kwacha” comes from the Bemba and Nyanja word for "dawn," which symbolizes the "new dawn of freedom" that came with Zambia's independence in 1964.
Example
I just won 5000 Kwacha on Betway.
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