Word of the Day — 15 Jul 2026

Kasi term that refers to soccer/football.
Example

Everyone in my neighbourhood loves diski.

Sinazo 20 July 2020
A North African country with a rich history, vast Sahara desert, and Mediterranean coastline. Known for its oil reserves and vibrant culture.
Example

I visited Algiers, the capital of Algeria, to explore its fascinating mix of French and Arab influences.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Marijuana, weed
Example

We smoked nkantina last night

60Daze 08 August 2022

Currency of Angola (AOA) issued by the National Bank of Angola. 1 Kwanza = 100 cêntimos.
Example

The kwanza was introduced in 1977 after independence from Portugal.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025
A derogatory term for foreigners in South African slang, particularly foreigners from African countries.
Can also be spelt as Kwirikwiri or kwarakwara.
Example

Stop calling foreign people kwerekwere!

DRex 21 April 2021

Dhloogle is a term used on X, formerly Twitter to refer to Sizwe Dhlomo’s tendency of “knowing” everything under the sun. You can ask him anything and he will have an answer. No articles, no references, just him being sure about everything.
Example

Guy 1: I just heard that in 1994, ANC won the elections but Nelson Mandela made the call to give it to the IFP for stability.

Guy 2: where did you hear that?

Guy 1: From Dhloogle.

OD 31 May 2024

Faa

"'Faa' is a borrowed word used for emphasis, originating from Hausa. It is often used at the end of expressions by Yoruba speakers with a Hausa background or origin. This phenomenon is particularly common among Yoruba people in Ilorin and Kogi.
Example

Máa na faa= I will beat you.

Muritala 25 February 2025

Boda bodas are bikes used as public transport in East Africa.
Example

I got a boda boda to Ntinda

Nygaard Ajiri 14 September 2022
Moist is a slangs used in most boarding schools. Which means something that is not sweet.
Example

1. This boy too moist abeg
2. Wetin you talk moist
3. O boi moist

Collins Uzochukwu 03 September 2022

Ihoki is a term used to refer to a shack.
Example

I need decoration ideas for ihoki yam.

Siya 23 July 2024
Afrikaners are a South African ethnic group descended from predominantly Dutch settlers first arriving at the Cape of Good Hope in the 17th and 18th centuries
Example

Contrary to popular belief, Afrikaners are also Africans.

Gert 04 November 2022



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