Word of the Day [20 Jun 2026]

ASAP

ASAP is an acronym for As Soon As Possible.

I need to see you ASAP.

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Toyi-toyi

A quasi-military dance-step characterized by high-stepping movements, performed either on the spot or while moving slowly forwards, usually by participants in protest gatherings or marches, and accompanied by chanting, singing, and the shouting of slogans

They were toyi-toying for the lack of service delivery in their community and apparently the money was misused by a local tenderpreneur

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Grootie

Grootie is a respectful term of referring to an older man. It’s a shortened version of grootman (big man).

Sure Grootie, nice seeing you again.

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Family Bars

Family bars are what the skrr skrr generation calls clan names (izithakazelo).

Man, I wish I knew how to recite my Family Bars.

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Kembo

It is a word mostly used by bemba people living in Zambia Copperbelt which means coward

You're a kembo

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Zimbabwe

A Southern African country with Victoria Falls, rich mineral resources, and economic challenges.

Zimbabwe's Great Zimbabwe ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage site from an ancient civilization.

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Munhu

A person

Ndiye munhu wacho
Meaning: This is the person

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Pulling a UNISA

When university students don't attend lectures and just submit their assignments, write tests and exams (Like UNISA students.

Yoh dawg, I don't remember the last time I attended a lecture. I've been pulling a UNISA this semester.

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Pipe

South African
slang commonly used in a Hip-Hop context for Hookah Pipe or “Hubbly-Bubbly”

Hade Broer, can you skyf pipe there?

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Eritrea

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

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

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Mavuso

It refers to the money that is given to a woman after spending a time with her. The money is some sort of thanks giving for pleasure

The Pinkie spend a night with Penny last night. In the morning Pinkie asked mavuso from Penny.

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