Word of the Day — 10 Nov 2026
eczema, a rash, skin condition
Example
You have deeshcloth on hi hand; She have deeshcloth all over her body
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A landlocked country with rich natural resources but political instability, featuring rainforests and savannas.
Example
The Central African Republic has struggled with conflict despite its mineral wealth.
A Northeast African country with Nile River, ancient pyramids, and recent political transition.
Example
Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt, though smaller in size.
Example
Cape Town is full of amatyotyombe
The South African National Anthem, written and performed by our very own, Mgarimbe.
Example
They all lost their minds when Sister Betina started playing.
Is a popular Xhosa slang which means What's going on. It's most popular in the Eastern Cape streets.
Example
Whuzet nawe nalamntana uMbali?
O jewa ke eng is a Sotho term that directly translates to "What is eating you" in English. This is a phrase that has become famous on Twitter after a user named @akreana tweeted it back in June 2019.
Dubane is a slang term for the City of Durban. Used predominantly by the Zulu speaking population of KwaZulu Natal.
Example
Hamb' obuza ngami in Dubane they know.
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.
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