Word of the Day — 27 Oct 2026

Asbonge is a Zulu term for "Let's give thanks" or "Let's be thankful"
Example

Beke le beke asbonge bafethu.

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A dalarist.
Example

In this economy you need someone that is Kido Lava, someone who has istapura, a dalarist.

busi • 11 January 2023
Also known as Eskom - Those assholes who are supposed to be providing South Africa with consistent electricity supply but instead they bring us consistent Load Shedding.
Example

It's dark again. Blame ass-kom.

Mbali • 19 March 2021

Ancient name of Africa, meaning 'mother of mankind'/'garden of eden'.
Example

People need to talk more about Alkebulan.

stellabeaver • 27 June 2025
Intshebe is a Nguni term for beard.
Example

Intshebe yam iyakhula.

My beard is growing.

MXhosa • 15 May 2022

Female genital parts



Vageen
Example

It's valentines, oto ka kwata otebe ano?

Toptop • 14 February 2022
Yihlo is a Xhosa term for father or dad. It can also used informally to refer to a male friend or male family member.
Example

Hlonipha uyihlo no nyoko.

Respect your dad and mom.

MXhosa • 26 September 2022

A nickname name united by two best friends meaning loyalty,ever last and trust between two names Junior and Moses aiming that the two remain friends forever
Example

Example Junior and Moses united can be refered as Junimo in one

Ed • 30 August 2022
Another word for bro popularly used in zambia
Example

Exeh you good

That gee • 23 July 2023

Is a colloquial Xhosa term for pubic hair.
Also see izinza.
Example

iinzeft zam ziyarhawzela.

MXhosa • 12 May 2021
Example

She has a beautiful punta

Lovejones • 28 January 2025


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