Word of the Day — 06 Sep 2026
Malegeni is a slang term used in Zambia to refer to a catapult or a slingshot. It is typically a Y-shaped wooden branch with rubber bands attached, used to shoot small stones or pellets.
Example
The politician waved a malegeni during the rally to make a symbolic statement against the government.
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I can't date you cause you know I have a 560.
A name given to a brave South African woman dating or sleeping with a Nigerian man mostly for money and other materialistic things.
Example
She can afford her lifestyle because she's dating jollof boys. She is a Jollofina
A kasi term for a club or a party or a place where a party takes place
Example
Asambe siye enkwarini
A cylon is a term generally used in Gqeberha that means a crazy person or a psycho.
Example
Yi cylon maan lawey.
Cherry is a Kasi term to refer to a girl/female. It can also be used to refer specifically to a girlfriend
Example
Ndikhumbula icherry yam ngoku.
A South African slang term to calm down or relax.
Example
I will be chillaxing by the beach all day today.
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