Word of the Day — 14 Oct 2026

South Africa

Ntshebe

Intshebe is a Nguni term for beard.
Example

Intshebe yam iyakhula.

My beard is growing.

MXhosa • 15 May 2022
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Nigeria

Tufia kwa

Tufia kwa meaning rejection
Example

Tufia kwa meaning I reject you

French Ovotu Abraham • 09 May 2025
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South Africa

Sheleni

Sheleni is a slang term for R0.10 (ten cents).
Example

I'm so broke I don't even have isheleni under my name.

Siya • 28 February 2023
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South Africa
Afrikaans

Bliksem

To hit someone to a pulp.
Example

Don't try me, I will bliksem you.

Chief • 10 July 2020
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South Africa

clever black

A sarcastic phrase used to describe a black person who thinks he is smart but whose actions perpetuate the oppression black people. Sometimes black thieving leaders and their supporters use it to try to embarrass black opponents.
Example

Example 1

Guy 1: What happened to that radical student leader, Tshepo?

Guy 2: He became a kleva black after getting a nice job in government.



Example 2

Thieving leader: We can't take this country forward because clever blacks are blocking our efforts.

Khisa • 10 April 2023
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Nigeria

Cut Soap For Me

The term is believed to have originated from internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys. In Nigerian pop culture, it has become an alternative way of asking someone to show you the way.
Example

My sister, cut soap for me na this New year!

Adeola • 05 January 2024
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South Africa
isiXhosa

amapakati

Xhosa plural for a chief’s counsellors. The singular is ipakati. From pachatu an ancient Babylonia word for governor.
Example

My ancestors were amapakati of Chief Ngqika.

Sgasa • 21 May 2025
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Nigeria

U gerrit

Do you understand
Example

Do u gerrit

Annie • 28 February 2022
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South Africa

Enkwarini

A kasi term for a club or a party or a place where a party takes place
Example

Asambe siye enkwarini

Kelebogile dlamini • 09 August 2021
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Morocco

Marrakesh

Red City known for souks, palaces, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
Example

Marrakesh's Bahia Palace showcases exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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South Africa

Mavuso

It refers to the money that is given to a woman after spending a time with her. The money is some sort of thanks giving for pleasure
Example

The Pinkie spend a night with Penny last night. In the morning Pinkie asked mavuso from Penny.

Maeko Penny • 13 October 2023
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