Word of the Day — 24 Aug 2026
A popular South African Slang term for 'a long time ago' or 'back in the day'
Example
I know your dad from van toeka.
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Deragatory slang which means to have sexual intercourse, bang .
Example
my Gee, Tommorow my chick will be visiting me, I can't wait to Ashkarine The Banganoy.
Plural: Amabhinca
Ibhinca is a Zulu person who practices their traditional Zulu culture, including wearing the traditional attire and listening to Maskandi
Ibhinca is a Zulu person who practices their traditional Zulu culture, including wearing the traditional attire and listening to Maskandi
Example
I had to act like I love Maskandi cause I was drinking with ibhinca.
Of Zulu origin, this directly translates to "burn meat". It is the Zulu equivalent to a braai. In most cases, it refers to a place that sells and "braais" meet.
Example
Let's go braai some meat at that Shisa Nyama.
Tik is the South African street name for crystal meth. It also goes by the street name thsuf.
Example
These boys smoke tik and terrorize the community.
Example
As soon as he gets paid, his money goes to iskopari.
Bemba refers to both an ethnic group and a language primarily found in Zambia. It is a Bantu language spoken by millions of people, making it one of the most widely spoken indigenous languages in Zambia.
Example
I need to relearn Bemba.
Example
Nyashlessness is for wakanda
A term used in South Africa to refer to money. Madiba is Nelson Mandela's clan name and his face is on the South African bank notes, hence the term.
Example
I can’t come if there’s no Madibas.
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