Word of the Day — 24 Oct 2026
Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.
Example
I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.
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A word that refers to Marijuana or weed
Example
When people zol, they put saliva on the paper and then they share that zol. But also they are moving saliva
A strong local spirit distilled from palm wine, also called "apio".
Example
Akpeteshie be very strong oo.
A popular South African colloquial phrase that means something is completely done, final, and not open for discussion. The expression combines the English word "finish" with the Afrikaans word klaar (which also means finished or done). Saying both together creates a redundant yet powerful double emphasis.
Example
You are not going to that party, finish and klaar!
A tut is a widely used varsity term for a tutorial.
Example
I have to leave early because I have to submit my tut.
Comot is a Nigerian pidgin term that means 'go', 'leave', or 'get out!'
Example
Make we comot (Let us go out)
Comot from dia ( leave)
Comot! (Get out!)
A lunchbox; a portable, usually plastic, container for food, such as Tupperware.
Also occurs as skaftien, skhafthin
Also occurs as skaftien, skhafthin
Example
Plase bring a skaftin, I want to put my leftovers.
Table Mountain is a globally iconic, flat-topped mountain overlooking the city of Cape Town, South Africa, and is officially recognized as one of the 7 Wonders of Nature.
Example
I can't wait to visit Cape Town and hike the Table Mountain.
A term your Skrr skrr kids use to refer to covid-19 (Coronavirus).
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