Word of the Day — 29 Aug 2026

Ukuxhoma is a general Kasi term that means flexing or showing off.
Example

Ever since he got his RAF money, uyaxhoma now.

DRex 21 November 2021
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GALXBOY is a South African streetwear brand which has its roots in the underground and rebellious youth street culture that dominates the urban centres of Mzansi.
Example

I am buying myself some GALXBOY clothes when I get paid.

Blessing 26 June 2025
A hype man is the guy or girl whom is essentially the MC at a club. They usually have the mic and hype the crowd up.
Example

That hype man from yesterday was good πŸ”₯

CG 25 April 2025

To lie or deceive.
Example

Usinidanganye, sema ukweli.

Admin 26 July 2026
A skrr skrr way of referring to amapiano.
Example

Yo fam, I think I'm beginning to like the yanos.

Danny 15 April 2021

Xhosa term derived from Mntakabawo which directly translates to "My dad's child". This term doesn't necessarily refer to someone you are related to. It can be used to refer to a friend or any random person.
Example

I'm so tired mntkbw.

Sinazo 07 April 2021
General term used by people in politics (comrades) and Tenderpreneurs to refer to each other.
Example

No one:
Comrade: Why are you being emotional, chief? Politics are not for the weak.

DRex 24 July 2020

A derogatory Afrikaans slang term for a gay person. Similar to the word faggot in English.
Example

You don’t watch football? ⚽️ you might be a moffie

LinguistZA 14 December 2022

RSA

The Republic of South Africa
Example

I rep RSA till the day I die.

Mane 27 June 2021

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

Cupcake is opening the country again.

Mr Trends 07 February 2021
Kpekus is a Nigerian slang term that means a vagina.

It can sometimes also mean sex
Example

You no want this kpekus?

Adeola 15 May 2024


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