Word of the Day [02 May 2026]
SBWL
Sbwl is a Xhosa shorthand for “sabaweli”. Sabaweli, which in turn is a shorthand of “andisabaweli, andisayibaweli, etc.”, is built from the root word “ukubawela” which means to crave, want, desire, wish for, fancy, yearn, etc.
1. Umntu wakho xa ebona mna, uthi sbwl. >> When your person sees me, s/he says sbwl.
2. Sbwl beer today.
3. Sbwl the coronavirus to just disappear.
Guinea-Bissau
A small West African country with Portuguese influence, cashew production, and political challenges.
Guinea-Bissau's economy depends heavily on cashew nut exports.
Groove Shaming
The act of making people who go to groove feel bad about it and make it look like it’s wrong.
I won’t stop going out, you can continue with your groove shaming.
Tunisian Dinar
Currency of Tunisia (TND) issued by the Central Bank of Tunisia. 1 Dinar = 1000 millimes.
The dinar was introduced in 1960, replacing the franc.