Word of the Day — 12 Aug 2026

Open-air museum of ancient temples and tombs on the Nile River.
Example

Luxor's Karnak Temple complex covers over 200 acres.

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A type of House Music that’s popular in Pitori.
Example

I will choose Barcadi over Amapiano any day.

Skhokho 15 February 2023
One of the most popular name in textbook examples. This is the guy who always buy a lot of unnecessary things in the textbook.
Example

No one:

Maths textbook: Thabo bought 20 watermelons and 16 condoms, how many cousins does Thabo have?

Chief 17 July 2020

City council askari (enforcement officers).
Example

Kanjo wamekamata wamachinga.

Admin 26 July 2026
Chalk
Example

How many chalks do you have?

Ufise Ingwa zingahe?

thunday 08 February 2023

A very dope musician under Dj Maphorisa's label. He is Maphorisa's alter ego.
Example

Madumane ke star.

Skhokho 28 April 2021
A stable West African country with French influence, peanut production, and vibrant music scene.
Example

Dakar, Senegal's capital, is the westernmost city on the African mainland.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

In SePitori, Nkao Tempela means I can flex on you.

See: Tempela
Example

I’m beyond insane, nna Nkao Tempela (Yeah).

DRex 21 November 2021
Ingidi is a slang term of "big booty or big ass".
Example

That girl have Ingidi.

thunday 08 February 2023

CΓ΄te d'Ivoire's economic capital with stunning lagoon views and French flair.
Example

Abidjan's Banco National Park offers rainforest hikes within city limits.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
A term that is used to refer to light skinned people (mostly girls).

If you are a guy and someone calls you a yellow bone, then something is wrong my guy πŸ˜‚
Example

We were just chilling and this yellow bone came in and everyone was looking at her. It was like a dream 😍

Skhokho 29 April 2021


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