Word of the Day — 12 Sep 2026

Is a colloquial Xhosa term for crazy or mentally disturbed.

It is mostly used as an insult.
Example

Ingathi azithi dadobawo pha apha kuwe wena.

MXhosa 13 May 2021
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Agbarha-otor is a kingdom in north part of ughelli Delta state Nigeria. The meaning of Agbarha-otor: tier and loss Land
Example

Let's tier and loss the land.

It's a misery words used and also some part ritual of the initiation of the ancient ancestors used for the generations to trace thier way back home

French Ovotu Abraham 26 August 2023
Africa's most populous country and largest economy, with oil wealth and vibrant creative industries.
Example

Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, produces more movies annually than Hollywood.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

This word can be used in any context. You can use it to greet, to say goodbye, to indicate you are happy. Etc.
Example

Guy 1: Aweh bro, howzit?
Guy 2: Chilled bro, how about you?

Guy 1: Lekker bro.
Guy 2: Aweh!

Chief 15 July 2020
The term for a student at Rhodes University, South Africa.

Rhodes is notorious for its heavy-drinking scene. Thus, being a Rhodent is also synonymous with drinking heavily.
Example

Rhodents were overdrinking everyone at that party last night.

Varsity Dude 21 April 2021

Ikaka is a term that means shit
Example

Uthetha ikaka kwedini
You are talking shit young boy

MXhosa 16 October 2021
Joy Of Missing Out. Feeling content with staying in and disconnected as a form of self-care.

Antonym: FOMO
Example

Ever since I stopped drinking, I moved from FOMO to JOMO.

Mr Trends 23 November 2020

A chiller is the name given to a diehard fan of the popular South African podcast called Podcast and Chill with MacG.

Plural: Chillers
Example

I never miss an episode of Podcast and Chill because I'm a true Chiller.

Siya 10 May 2024
Good kind Philosophy of the hosh slang in all different languages to tell each origin of place, when and why.
Example

You sound like a alhoshnability kind of a person

Dr Grey 03 April 2026

A South African slang term for township.
Example

I come form ekasi.

Sinazo 20 July 2020
Ingxaza is a Xhosa slang term for pants.
Example

β€œChapha chapha chapha, amanzi ingxaza yam”

MXhosa 06 October 2023


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