Word of the Day — 25 Oct 2026
A buff guy / those big guys at the gym.
Example
He has become a sgora now, the gym is helping him.
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The nickname for township of Alexandra in Johannesburg., also known as Alex. It has been compared to the Gomora in the Bible.
Example
If you value your safety, don't drive in Gomora at night
February 14th is Valentine's Day, a day to express love and affection. It's celebrated by exchanging gifts, and other tokens of affection. just a KAK day that I will never get to celebrate (ntozamashwa)
Example
VALENTINES IS COMING , WHERE IS YOUR BF ? YOU'RE SITTING ALONE , LONELLYYYYYYY
Is a Xhosa term for "You are annoying".
It can also mean "He/She is annoying"... depending on the pronunciation.
It can also mean "He/She is annoying"... depending on the pronunciation.
Example
Example 1: Don't talk to me, uyadika (you are annoying).
Example 2: I stopped talking to her because uyadika (she is annoying).
Ijaja is a widely used South African slang term to refer to God.
Example
I don't care what you say, ijaja is my witness.
K1 is the slang term for the township Katlehong, Johannesburg in the Gauteng province of South Africa.
Example
"I'm K1 'til they put my name on the tomb" - Kwesta on Mmino
Res is a shortened name for a University or college residence.
Example
I have applied for res because I am tired of staying at home.
This is an Afrikaans swear term that directly translates to “your mother’s vagina”. It’s similar to jou mase poes.
Example
Voetsek with your nonsense, Jou mase gat.
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