Word of the Day — 08 Nov 2026

A snake in human form,could also be define as devil herself.
Example

Umuntu wesifaza utsandza imali.

samkelo • 14 July 2024
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Ingidi is a slang term of "big booty or big ass".
Example

That girl have Ingidi.

thunday • 08 February 2023
A broke person
Example

You are just "mmege" you have no single cent

Murendeni Lifeline • 30 August 2024

An East African country known for recovery from genocide, clean cities, and mountain gorillas.
Example

Rwanda's capital Kigali is celebrated for its cleanliness and order.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
Open-air museum of ancient temples and tombs on the Nile River.
Example

Luxor's Karnak Temple complex covers over 200 acres.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

Okes is a South African Cheese boy or Model C slang term for gents or guys.
Example

Okes were having fun last night at the rugby game.

Themba • 27 March 2025
Another Xhosa term for vamna - which means a love portion given to your lover to make you love more.
Example

"Ndingayitya nephepha layo lo habiya" - Driemanskap

Sinazo • 05 May 2021

A person who loves meat and listen to One Blood all day.
Example

Lavas is such a herero

Me β˜ΊοΈπŸ’• • 23 September 2021
A tswape is a South African term for a massive wedgy (when your underwear is stuck between your butt cheeks).
Example

I had a tswepe during the people and I was so embarrassed to remove it.

CG • 04 May 2022

Saf

Now, at this moment; from "this time".
Example

I dey come saf saf.

Admin • 26 July 2026
It's a Xhosa word for a cologne
Example

Can you borrow me your qula

snezzo • 29 June 2024


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