Word of the Day — 05 Aug 2026

Sapa is the state of being broke or not having money or food at your disposal
Example

So finally Sapa don catch this guy

Guy sapa hold me like this no be lie

Christian 30 August 2022
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The creator and ruler of the universe and source of all moral authority; the supreme being.
Example

God help us.

Imana idufashe.

thunday 08 February 2023
Tsekeni is a slang zulu word for a beautiful woman. Often used in Kwa-Zulu Natal
Example

Bafo uyali bona leli tsekeni eligqoke icrop top.

Bunny chow 23 May 2021

Waka

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To walk or move; also an insulting hand gesture.
Example

I go waka reach there.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
Limpopo is one of the provinces in South Africa. It was formerly called the Northern Province because it's in the northern part of South Africa.
Example

Limpopo is one of my favourite places to visit.

Marawa 06 June 2021

BRB

BRB is an abbreviation for Be Right Back that is used when texting. It was mostly used during the mxit days.
Example

BRB, have to go take a shit.

Danny 04 May 2021
A SePitori term for nyaope withdrawal symptoms.

Drugs/Nyaope cravings.
Example

Others are having alostro because of lockdown.

Sinazo 05 March 2021

What's going on, what's up
Example

Hey, dintshang?

Thusanang Kennedy 21 July 2023
Yihlo is a Xhosa term for father or dad. It can also used informally to refer to a male friend or male family member.
Example

Hlonipha uyihlo no nyoko.

Respect your dad and mom.

MXhosa 26 September 2022

Hit
Example

I will slaan that oak

jordan 22 May 2025
Ganja is a widely used term to refer to weed or marijuana.
Example

I'm gonna go home and smoke some ganja.

Chief 23 May 2025


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