Word of the Day — 11 Nov 2026

South African Slime-Super-Slang for Meat. Derived from the Zulu word for meat being β€œinyama”. Popularized by the great DJ Dr Peppa.



*Note: Only used when speaking in English
Example

Broer 1: So you left it on the grass next to the braai stand boyzen??



You: You know I can’t waste food so I had to eat the Mnyamelis

Big Saint • 19 March 2023
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Example

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Example

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Example

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Example

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See: Tempela
Example

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DRex • 21 November 2021
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Example

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Example

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Example

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Example

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Example

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