Word of the Day — 28 Sep 2026

Igqwirha is a Xhosa term for someone who practices witchcraft (a witch).
Example

Ligqwirha ke la sisi
That woman is a witch.

Sinazo • 29 June 2021
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Equivalent of the English word Buddy.
Example

Wola bade.

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CapraNubiana • 22 July 2026
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

Having no hemispheres Nyash at the back side of the girls back but only bones. Being wakanda
Example

Nyashlessness is for wakanda

Karim • 07 November 2023
Abeg simply means Please. Its a word derived from "I beg"
Example

Abeg, give me money.

Admin • 19 November 2024

Skyf is the moment you pass the cigarette from the owner to the parasite.
Example

Please skyf nkawza

Sinazo • 15 April 2021
Nyoso means Nonsense
Example

Her: Nasty C is better than A Reece

Him: yinyoso yelo (that's nonsense)

uCrist • 15 June 2021

Coastal city with the busiest port in Africa and rich Indian cultural influences.
Example

Durban's Golden Mile beachfront is a major tourist attraction.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
It is a word mostly used by bemba people living in Zambia Copperbelt which means coward
Example

You're a kembo

PrΓΈMise • 17 December 2023

A term referring to a large amount of something.
Example

I've got alcohol for days, fam.

Varsity Dude • 23 April 2021
A popular South African Slang term for 'a long time ago' or 'back in the day'
Example

I know your dad from van toeka.

Varsity Dude • 04 August 2021


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