Word of the Day [09 Jul 2026]

Efiko

These word EFIKO stand for a brilliant person


Tolu is an efiko of our class

Relebohile Mofokeng

Relebohile Mofokeng, formerly known as Relebohile Ratomo is a South African football player who plays for Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana. He is also known as Cocomelon or President yama2000.


Did you see what Relebohile Mofokeng did over the weekend? 😮‍💨

Robot

The word 'robot' when used in the context of driving means Traffic light.


"The robot is red..."


Zamalek

Another name for Carling Black Label beer. Some call it Black Juice.


I will never drink zamalek again. It's too strong.

Huzit

Pronounced: Hoo-zet.
South African slang: How are you doing?
The word is borrowed from the Afrikaans language - Hoe is dit. Direct translate: How is it.


Hi my friend, huzit?


Cav

Cav is a South African slang expression used to say "check it out" or "take a look" or even "understand".


Did you cav that car?
Cav this girl.
Do you cav what I mean?

Dagga

Dagga is the term we use in South Africa to refer to weed.


I can't wait to get home and smoke my dagga.


Kovsie

A student at the University of the Free State.


Only a Kovsie knows the feeling.

NYKL

Ngiyakukhumbula, meaning I miss you


Girl: So whats up.

Guy: NYKL

Girl: Me Too


Groove

South African slang term for the club, tavern, party, all the nice places.


I miss how groove was before lockdown.

Tunisian Dinar

Currency of Tunisia (TND) issued by the Central Bank of Tunisia. 1 Dinar = 1000 millimes.


The dinar was introduced in 1960, replacing the franc.




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