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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Open-air museum of ancient temples and tombs on the Nile River.
Example
Luxor's Karnak Temple complex covers over 200 acres.
Mfowethu is a Nguni term for "my brother". It can be used to refer to any male, it doesn't have to be your biological brother. It's like saying "bro".
Example
Sure mfowethu, I will see you tomorrow.
Pronunciation
by MXhosa
Example
You're a kembo
Good kind Philosophy of the hosh slang in all different languages to tell each origin of place, when and why.
Example
You sound like a alhoshnability kind of a person
An expression of surprise or shock (basically means wow), mostly used by Xhosa speaking people. It can also be spelt as Hayibo.
Example
Haibo, is this really happening?
It's a Zulu word that describes your are going through a lot or bad things are about to happen to you
Example
Ziyakhala ke manje
A term your Skrr skrr kids use to refer to covid-19 (Coronavirus).
In Zulu/Xhosa mythology, Tikoloshe, Tokoloshe, Tokolotshe, De'Avion or Hili is a dwarf-like water sprite. It is considered a mischievous and evil spirit that can become invisible by drinking water or swallowing a stone. Tokoloshes are called upon by malevolent people to cause trouble for others.
Example
*My child misbehaves*
Me: If you don't behave, I will call the tikoloshe to beat you.
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