Word of the Day — 08 Sep 2026

Beke le beke is a Basotho (Tswana, Pedi, Sotho) term for weekly or week after week.
Example

I do this beke le beke... asbonge.

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Tut

A tut is a widely used varsity term for a tutorial.
Example

I have to leave early because I have to submit my tut.

Varsity Dude 20 May 2021
The Ndebele language is split into two distinct forms: Northern Ndebele in Zimbabwe and Southern Ndebele in South Africa. Both belong to the Nguni group of Bantu languages.
Example

He was learning Ndebele because of that girl.

Travel Admin 30 July 2026

To mize is to overlook/ignore something or someone intentionally.
Example

Girls will mize you when you are broke!

Varsity Dude 08 August 2021

011

011 is the Johannesburg dialling code. It can also used to refer to Johannesburg.
Example

I rep 011 till I die!

Zama 10 August 2025

Imbudlu-mbudlu is a Xhosa colloquial term for a chubby or fat person.
Example

Did you see him, yimbudlu-middle after he got a job.

Themba 03 July 2025

Bompie

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A bompie is a popular, nostalgic southern African frozen treat or ice pop made by freezing sweetened, flavored water or juice in a small plastic sleeve or cup.
Example

I need some bompie for this hot weather.

Sipho 11 hours ago

Maleven was a South African criminal who used to hijack cars and do house breakings around Benoni. He rose into fame after his interview with BBC. He is rumoured to have passed away.
Example

Maleven: I will show you with your last born if you don't want to give me money.

Skhokho 02 September 2022
An East African country known as the 'Pearl of Africa', with Lake Victoria and mountain gorillas.
Example

Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is home to nearly half the world's mountain gorillas.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

A North African kingdom with Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, known for cities like Marrakesh.
Example

Morocco's blue city of Chefchaouen is a popular tourist destination.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

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

Mรกa na faa= I will beat you.

Muritala 25 February 2025


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