Word of the Day — 18 Jul 2026
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An informal Xhosa slang term for "I am so happy / I am so excited". It is shortened from "Andisavuyi"
Example
Kaizer Chiefs lost to Chippa Utd today, savuyi mntkbw.
A bundle of joy is a toddler or a small child.
The term was populirized on social media when mothers posted pictures of their children with the caption "My bundle of joy".
The term was populirized on social media when mothers posted pictures of their children with the caption "My bundle of joy".
Example
These bundle of joys should go back to school full time. There's no peace when they are around the house all day.
The most dangerous creature. Male bestie is the guy your girlfriend always tells you not to worry about but you don't know what they do behind closed doors. He is the guy that's always waiting for you to fuck up.
Example
My guy be careful of your girl's male bestie.
A term generally used as an informal greeting around Gauteng. Chances are no one will know how to reply to you if you use this term anywhere other than Gauteng.
Example
Sharp fede majita, dintshang da?
is a pedi name that's usually uttered by stingy limpopian males when refusing to give huns the money.
Example
"Ke bea Bomma pele"
Pronunciation
by Bra frans
Is a name given to a child or children born from South Africa Lady who date a Nigerian guy.
Example
How are your jollofites doing?
Short for mntasekhaya. A Xhosa term of endearment for family i.e siblings, cousins or even a dear friend.
Example
- Yho mntase, you should have seen the way he looked at me.
- Never let men play you, mntase. Banyise bonke.
Ingquza is a Zulu word that means vagina/pussy.
Example
You need to rest, ingquza yakho is tired.
An action word which means to punch or slap, but can be as well used to refer to the sound made when someone or something is being punched.
Example
I go give you gbosa for head.
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