Word of the Day [14 Jun 2025]

Thonqo

Thonqo is a Xhosa slang term for an idiot or a fool.

Haisuka ngu thonqo lo
This is an idiot.

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Pedi

Pedi is a South African language spoken by a group of people known as the Marota/Bapedi.

I am a proud Pedi.

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Balloon Village

A small village based in Limpopo just outside Tzaneen. It is the only village in Limpopo that has a rich soil when it comes to farming. It is known for having all sorts of scarce fruits and vegetables.

I was born and bred in Balloon village

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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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Podcast and Chill

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.

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

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Savuyi

An informal Xhosa slang term for "I am so happy / I am so excited". It is shortened from "Andisavuyi"

Kaizer Chiefs lost to Chippa Utd today, savuyi mntkbw.

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Ziyakhala

It's a Zulu word that describes your are going through a lot or bad things are about to happen to you

Ziyakhala ke manje

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Maskandi

Maskandi is a kind of Zulu folk music / genre that is dominant amongst the Zulu population of South Africa.

I enjoy listening to Maskandi
My favourite Maskandi artist is Mgqumeni

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Pozi

To stand and be at alert or wait.

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

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

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Fong Kong

Fong Kong is a term generally used in South Africa to refer to a fake item (it can be fake clothing, fake phone, anything fake).

I won't buy from Sis Ntosh, she sells Fong Kong Air forces.

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Jaiva

To jaiva is to dance.

I need to learn uku jaiva.

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