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.
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The king of South African rap, if not African rap. If you disagree with me, go argue with your ancestors. He hails from the great city of Pitori. He has the hip hop industry on his back like he is Quasimodo.
Example
A Reece is the greatest rapper alive. He is the G.O.A.T!
A cylon is a term generally used in Gqeberha that means a crazy person or a psycho.
Example
Yi cylon maan lawey.
Shame
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A term to describe the feeling of shame; being ashamed at something/someone/oneself. Also used to express condolences, affection, anger, etc.
Example
You see a cute baby: "Aw shame"
Your friend's dog has passed away: "Ag, shame.
A term used by RCA students especially Year 2 to mean the fruits that they nowadays eat every Friday because of a certain student who asked for them (Joric). They never believed that it could actually happen.
Example
Dusigaye dusinzira muri Java kubera utujoric two ku wa gatanu.
Also known as phara-phara. A term that refers to a drug addict who often terrorizes the community through criminal activities. The term is mostly used in Xhosa and Zulu speaking communities. In Gauteng, this person would be called a Nyaope Boy.
Example
There was nothing he could do, ela phara had a huge knife so he just gave away the phone.
Ukuqabula is an informal Xhosa term for taking out babalaas. Basically the act of drinking the morning after a heavy night of drinking.
Example
I'm dying from babalaas now, ndifuna ukuqabula.
Maleven was a South African criminal who used to hijack cars and do house breakings around Benoni. He rose into fame after his interview with BBC. He is rumoured to have passed away.
Example
Maleven: I will show you with your last born if you don't want to give me money.
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