Word of the Day [22 Jun 2025]

Sikiphiko

To ukusikiphiko is when you are in the front seat of a car and have your elbow outside of the window.


Did you see him in his friend's car, ebesikiphiko and pretending not to see us.

Sthandwa

Sthandwa means “my love” or “baby”.


I love you, sthandwa.

Liyabona

Seeing


Liyabona iso lika thixo

Mlungu

A Xhosa or Zulu term for a white person.


My best friend is umlungu.

oTrap

Look up skrr skrr


These days they like dating oTrap.

Hosh karamaima

Popularised by rapper Cassper Nyovest, Hosh karamaima means an exceptionally beautiful and distinguished woman characterised by a harmonious blend of striking physical features and admirable qualities.


Have you seen my wife? Hosh Karamaima!

Simahla

A Xhosa term that means for nothing. Free; obtained without payment or difficulty.


Buy 1 drink and get the second one simahla.

Tsireledzo

It is a Venda name which means protection.


People use condoms as a way of protection.

Mamazala

Mamazala is a term used to refer to mother-in-law.


I'm so happy with my mamazala, unlike many people.

Cherry

Cherry is a Kasi term to refer to a girl/female. It can also be used to refer specifically to a girlfriend


Ndikhumbula icherry yam ngoku.

Fokkol

Fokkol is a popular South African term for Nothing, dololo, nix.


I fear fokkol!!!



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