Word of the Day — 14 Oct 2026

Intshebe is a Nguni term for beard.
Example

Intshebe yam iyakhula.

My beard is growing.

MXhosa • 15 May 2022
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Mzukwana is a Kasi term for the olden days / the good old days / back in the day.
Example

I woke up and listened to Kwaito ya mzukwana today.

Skhokho • 20 June 2021
Jaga-jaga is a Nigerian slang term that means disorganised or disorderly.
Example

Oboy, that beb na jaga jaga gal.

Adeola • 15 May 2024

a casual , playful relationship with a short term view. usually referring to cheating
Example

Eddie ojola with everyone

Admin • 11 November 2024
The following changes will take effect under level 2:



All restrictions on inter-provincial travel will be lifted.

Accommodation, hospitality venues and tours will be permitted according to approved protocols to ensure social distancing.

Restaurants, bars and taverns will be permitted to operate according to approved protocols as to times of operation and numbers of people.

Restrictions on the sale of tobacco will be lifted.

The suspension of the sale of alcohol will be lifted subject to certain restrictions.

Alcohol will be permitted for on-site consumption in licensed establishments only up until 10pm.

Liquor outlets will be allowed to sell alcohol for off-site consumption from Monday to Thursday during the hours of 9am to 5pm only.

Restrictions on family and social visits will also be lifted, although everyone is urged to exercise extreme caution and undertake such visits only if necessary.

The following restricti
Example

We are moving to Alert Level 2 on Monday midnight.

Chief • 15 August 2020

A lady who has interactions with multiple males
Example

That lady is a skhaftin last week she was with a different guy

Awethu • 01 May 2025
North West is an inland South African province that borders Botswana. Its landscape is defined by mountains in the northeast and bushveld scattered with trees and shrubs.
Example

I can't wait to go to North West and see Sun City.

Maps • 14 June 2024

Do not bore/annoy the person who is buying.
Example

Can't you see he is getting tired of your bullshit? Please O ska bora moreki.

DRex • 06 August 2020
A Liberian term for toilet.
Example

I am going to use the cahmo.

James04 • 23 March 2025

A beautiful person
Example

Bona lezothi

AishArn • 01 December 2021

4-5

A South African slang term for penis
Example

He pulled out his 4-5 out of the blue.

Chief • 01 August 2020


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