Word of the Day — 12 Oct 2026

A SePitori word meaning "something"
Example

"Ako botse ane deng mfanaka"

"Let me tell you something buddy"

Godz • 02 December 2022
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It is a Hybrid-Kinyarwanda word invented by RCA Bwoys to represent the state of being alone(urself) in a troublesome situation. You just need to cater for urself alone.
Example

Brohh ipupujye mehnn ... Meaning do it urself .

KEEN • 07 November 2023
University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Students who go here think they breathe flavoured air and will make sure you know it.
Example

No one:

Wits student: Wits is better than UCT but this is a conversation y'all are not ready for.

Varsity Dude • 21 April 2021

Ogidi means War, or disagreement
Example

Ogigi: There is a Fight

French Ovotu Abraham • 18 July 2023
A slang term for money.

Can also be called amachankura.
Example

I want to go out but the problem ke chankura.

Sinazo • 10 May 2021

Refers to the 50 cents coin.
Example

Kid: How much are these chips

My friend: They are 5 bob, my friend.

Chief • 24 July 2020
Love
Example

Anondipa Rudo(She/He gives me love )

Scarboy_zw • 28 September 2021

A diverse Southern African nation with multiple capitals, known for wildlife and post-apartheid development.
Example

South Africa hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first in Africa.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
It is really good; it is intense.

Used to signify fun or excitement.
Example

Yebo, ziyaporoma
Tshela u-barman nomayini

Mr Trends • 04 August 2021

The nickname for the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa.
Example

Cupcake is opening the country again.

Mr Trends • 07 February 2021
Mamboyi is a colloquial term for alcoholic beverage, Old Buck.
Example

I only drink Mamboyi when I’m in the bundus.

MXhosa • 30 December 2022


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