Word of the Day — 14 Oct 2026
Intshebe is a Nguni term for beard.
Example
Intshebe yam iyakhula.
My beard is growing.
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Please; used to plead, urge, or soften a request. From "I beg".
Example
Abeg help me carry this bag.
A shortened version of "Undincamisile", a Xhosa term to express shock. Undincamisile can also mean "you have kissed me, you kissed me, s/he kissed me", which is not related to the definition we are talking about here.
Example
Girl 1: She has already moved on.
Girl 2: For real? It's only been 2 weeks.
Girl 1: Dead serious.
Girl 2: Ncmsl
Can be shortened as just "wors" literally means "farmer’s sausage", this is a savory sausage that is often used for braai and then eaten as a variation of a hot dog or with pap.
Example
We are braaing boerewors and steak.
GNU, or Government of National Unity, is a government that was proposed by the ANC after they failed to achieve above 50% in the 2024 Elections. It entails forming a broad coalition government consisting of all parties represented in the national legislature.
Example
I don't know how to feel about this GNU.
A phrase that is used to describe similar things, people, behaviors or situations.
Example
ANC supporters and Bushiri supporters - Same WhatsApp group!
An Afrikaans word that has multiple meanings and which can be used in various contexts to describe many things from people to food to inanimate objects. It is used to convey the meaning of great, delicious, nice or fun. Make sure to roll the ‘r’ when pronouncing the word.
Example
That new movie is lekker!
That bunny chow was lekker!
I’m lekker, bru!
Mjondolo is another term for informal settlements (mkhukhu).
Example
There is an movement called Abahlali basemjondolo
Is the person on the receiving end of the relationship with a blesser.
Example
His blessee is actually very cute.
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.
Losing heavily in a race, video game, or sports match.
Example
Kaizer Chiefs got smoked by Milford.
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