Word of the Day — 28 Oct 2026

Itopi is a Xhosa slang term for an old person or old man.
Example

I still cant believe ndishiywe litopi elidala.

Xhosa Nostra • 14 July 2025
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Currency of Botswana (BWP) issued by the Bank of Botswana. 1 Pula = 100 thebe.
Example

Pula means "rain" in Setswana, reflecting its value in this arid country.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025
Administrative capital known for its jacaranda-lined streets and government buildings.
Example

Pretoria's Union Buildings house the South African presidency.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

Let us loss all of them
Example

Agbarha ye vwiyo otor

French Ovotu Abraham • 09 May 2025
10111 is the number for Police in South Africa. It is the equivalent of 911.

The downside is that it probably won’t be answered so don’t bother calling it when in an emergency.
Example

I tried calling 10111 five times but no one is picking up.

CG • 22 July 2026

When university students don't attend lectures and just submit their assignments, write tests and exams (Like UNISA students.
Example

Yoh dawg, I don't remember the last time I attended a lecture. I've been pulling a UNISA this semester.

Varsity Dude • 30 April 2021
Umumbi means a Person is ugly
Example

Lomndazana loya Uthe umumbi

That girl said You're ugly

Anti Devil • 08 August 2026

The drug that is killing the youth of South Africa. It makes these kids do all crazy things just to get that high.
Example

He is behaving like this because he smoked nyaope.

DRex • 19 July 2020
Its a word used to replace job
Example

I need to get a small spani just for the moment

BkayGee • 21 May 2021

Ou

Guy
Example

That ou is genuine

jordan • 22 May 2025

Idk

I don't know
Example

When you want to shorten the word I don't know you say it as idk

Ruth Muratha • 27 December 2022


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