Word of the Day — 27 Aug 2026

It is an intelligent person. E.g lenebari Victor is a brain box
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Lenebari Victor is a brain box

Brain box 21 October 2022
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Is a South African term for a tough guy or sgora.
Example

I see you go to the gym now Sgaqagaqa

Skhokho 13 May 2021
A South African slang term for township.
Example

I come form ekasi.

Sinazo 20 July 2020

An imaginary day in Wendy Williams' mind
Example

Who lied to Wendy Williams about Wendy Williams Day?

S.J 07 June 2021
Something of good quality
Example

Da man correh oh

James04 23 March 2025

A Zulu pronunciation of "manager".
It can also mean you are standing with a dog.
Example

No one:
Zulu guy: My friend is now a menenja at Transnet.

DRex 10 May 2021
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

Another term that refers to Covid-19.
Example

This coco has made things difficult for everyone.

Danny 04 May 2021
The Northern Cape is South Africa's largest province, with desert landscapes, wildlife and gemstones.
Example

I have never been to the Northern Cape.

Maps 14 June 2024

Bhisho is an unknown ghost town that happens to be the Capital of the Eastern Cape province for some reason.
Example

You would have to pay me to stay in Bhisho.

Maps 14 June 2024
The ability to not stop yourself from indulging in minge (nyash).
Example

Mono is affected by Nyashilitis

mick lee 08 September 2022


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