Word of the Day — 31 Aug 2026

Mandla Ncikazi (born 16 February 1969) is a Plumber And South African professional soccer former player who is part of the technical staff at South African Premier Division club Orlando Pirates.
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When someone arms are Crossed , with shoulders pulled together and hands that rub over the arms or sides (a self-soothing motion). Slower movements than usual. Half-formed movements, as if the character doesn't have the energy for more. You can then refer that person as Mandla Ncikazi

Mcebisi Ngubane 10 June 2022
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jordan 22 May 2025
Sbwl is an acronym, and slang for the Xhosa language, which originated from the South African word β€œ sabaweli”; the meaning of the word was, β€œ crave, desire, yearn or to want something”.



On social media; is meant to have been created by β€œgay Xhosa men β€œ to hide their desire for a woman's man on social media.
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1. Sbwl a good man.

2. Sbwl a man with a lot of money

Mr Trends 19 July 2020

It is a word mostly used by bemba people living in Zambia Copperbelt which means coward
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You're a kembo

PrΓΈMise 17 December 2023
Another term for ayoba, a catch phrase that was popular in the Blackberry and YoTv days.
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That's so ayoba.

Ayobaness.

Mbali 05 April 2021

Mfanaka is a Sotho term that loosely translates to "my boy". It is used to mean my friend, my bro.
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Eita, dintshang mfanaka?

How's it going, my boy.

Morena 24 May 2024
A social media term that means they will hurt you.
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You think he loves you... Batlao hurda mntase.

Skhokho 11 May 2021

Ukukhamba is to walk
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Iye Mnakwethu Mina Ngibawa ukukhamba

Anti Devil 31 July 2026

Ohn

A ZAmbian term used to describe a person, usually a male. Plural is Ohns.
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The ohns are on the way to the house. It's gonna be lit.

Ken 04 August 2026

A very cool humble guy whom everyone thinks his hot, attractive and liked by many.
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My crush is Sandile

Costa 23 January 2022
A guy.

Random guy
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Chaaka ngwiya okwa swaka

Toptop 14 February 2022


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