Word of the Day — 12 Sep 2026

Is a colloquial Xhosa term for crazy or mentally disturbed.

It is mostly used as an insult.
Example

Ingathi azithi dadobawo pha apha kuwe wena.

MXhosa 13 May 2021
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A term used when someone tags along with a couple, either on a date or when they are just chilling.
Example

I'm tired of always being the one holding a candle. I need a girlfriend.

Varsity Dude 11 May 2021
To know or understand something well.
Example

She sabi cook well well.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

Nca

Nca is a South African modern slang term for beautiful, nice, great. You catch the drift?
Example

That’s some nca car you have there.

Brazo 28 July 2026
New name for Port Elizabeth.
Example

Did you hear that Port Elizabeth is now called Gqeberha?

Mr Trends 24 February 2021

Mambisa is an informal name used to refer to Tembisa township.
Example

I was born and bred in Mambisa.

Maps 13 June 2024
Is a colloquial Xhosa term for crazy or mentally disturbed.

It is mostly used as an insult.
Example

Ingathi azithi dadobawo pha apha kuwe wena.

MXhosa 13 May 2021

To sell something at a discounted price.
Example

All de tinnen you selling yeh, la banjo?I am banjo-ing all my goods na

James04 23 March 2025
β€œAahn ei” is used in a sarcastic or satirical context. When a person passes a statement that in one’s opinion is unnecessary or unintelligent, one can reply with β€œaahn ei”.
Example

β€œI don’t like women who work hard and make their own money. A woman belongs in the kitchen.”



β€œAahn ei.”

Shane 16 May 2024

A sfebe that hides behind being a feminist but do sfebe things behind closed doors.
Example

That one is just pretending to be a feminist. She actually is a sfebenist.

Varsity Dude 21 April 2021
Urhulu Sesi Omkhulu Baba woMundu

Urhulu is Big Sister of a person's Father
Example

Sithe Masifika Khabo Baba Urhulu Wajabula

By the time We arrived at Father's home Aunty was happy

Anti Devil 31 July 2026


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