Word of the Day — 27 Sep 2026

South Africa

A Reece

The king of South African rap, if not African rap. If you disagree with me, go argue with your ancestors. He hails from the great city of Pitori. He has the hip hop industry on his back like he is Quasimodo.
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A Reece is the greatest rapper alive. He is the G.O.A.T!

DRex • 30 July 2020
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South Africa

Yizo Yizo

Yizo Yizo was a popular South African TV show in the early 2000s which showed the violence, drugs abuse and hooliganism in schools. Unfortunately I wasn't allowed to watch it
Example

Did you see what Hazel did on Yizo Yizo last night?

Mr Trends • 11 July 2020
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South Africa

Durban

Durban is a beautiful coastal city in the eastern parts of KZN province, South Africa.
Example

I love the weather in Durban, man.

OD • 31 May 2024
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South Africa

14 February

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

Annie raghu • 24 January 2025
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South Africa

Somizi

A revered gay celebrity (Somizi Mhlongo) in South Africa. The name has come to identify a gay person.
Example

Girl 1: Check out that fine guy in a blue shirt.

Girl 2: Don't even bother, he's a Somizi.

Khisa • 10 April 2023
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South Africa
Tsotsitaal / Scamto

My friend

This is a term that refers to the Somali or Pakistani shop owners in South Africa. This term started when these shop owners first arrived in South Africa and they referred to everyone as "My friend". The name was then subsequently given to them.
Example

1. Child: Hi, my friend. How much are your sweets?
My friend: It's 2 bob for one sweet, my friend.

2. No one:
Pakistani shop owner: My friend I am not your friend, my friend.

Chief • 24 July 2020
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Ghana

Charley

Alternative spelling of Chale; friend or buddy.
Example

Charley, how body?

Admin • 26 July 2026
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Worldwide

Situationship

A situationship is a romantic or sexual relationship that is not considered to be formal or established.
Example

Iā€™m considering turning my situationship into a relationship.

Sinazo • 05 June 2024
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Kenya

Kenyan Shilling

Currency of Kenya (KES) issued by the Central Bank of Kenya. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.
Example

Banknotes feature Kenya's first president Jomo Kenyatta and wildlife.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025
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South Africa

Valaza

Valaza is the nickname of Valentines Day. You know South Africans like shortening words.
Example

I need to find a date for Valaza next year.

Mane • 12 July 2025
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South Africa

Plumber

In South African football, the term "plumber" is a derogatory slang used to describe a coach, often a foreign one, perceived as underperforming or lacking the intellectual or tactical acumen to succeed in the sport. It implies a coach is more suited to a trade like plumbing than managing a football team.
Example

I see Orlando Pirates just hired a plumber to replace Riveiro.

Soccer Mom • 04 July 2025
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