Word of the Day — 27 Aug 2026
It is an intelligent person. E.g lenebari Victor is a brain box
Example
Lenebari Victor is a brain box
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Poephol is afrikaans for an asshole, usually used to reference to people
Example
Jou poepholl!
Translation: you asshole
Also known as phara-phara. A term that refers to a drug addict who often terrorizes the community through criminal activities. The term is mostly used in Xhosa and Zulu speaking communities. In Gauteng, this person would be called a Nyaope Boy.
Example
There was nothing he could do, ela phara had a huge knife so he just gave away the phone.
This refers to a chewing gum or bubble gum. It was borrowed from a popular brand by the same name.
Example
Can I have some Chappies, my breath doesn’t smell nice after smoking.
The kwacha (ZMW) is the official currency of Zambia. The name “kwacha” comes from the Bemba and Nyanja word for "dawn," which symbolizes the "new dawn of freedom" that came with Zambia's independence in 1964.
Example
I just won 5000 Kwacha on Betway.
The name South Africans gave Queen Elizabeth when she died 😅
Example
Hitler is reportedly having a nice time with Lizbet in hell.
In Urhobo kingdom ovwata meaning: Righteousness
Example
This man is an upright man (ovwata ) righteousness
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