Word of the Day — 23 Sep 2026

A Zulu word used to say “I’m going to give you a hiding/spanking”
Example

After disrespecting my mom
She said to me, “ngizokubonya” , I knew I was in a serious spanking

Lungi 21 July 2026
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A landlocked Southern African country known as the 'Warm Heart of Africa', with Lake Malawi.
Example

Malawi relies heavily on agriculture, with tobacco as a major export crop.

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Money.
Example

Sina ganji leo.

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An Indian Ocean island nation with multicultural society, financial services, and luxury tourism.
Example

Mauritius has transformed from sugar-based economy to financial hub.

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In Nguni languages, unondindwa is a derogatory term used to refer to a whore or sfebe.
Example

No bro, that girl ngu nondindwa.

Zet 14 June 2021

To tease or make fun of
Example

Please don’t voke me.

James04 23 March 2025
Durban is a beautiful coastal city in the eastern parts of KZN province, South Africa.
Example

I love the weather in Durban, man.

OD 31 May 2024

A skrr skrr kid who is the president of ama2000 in South Africa.
Example

Uncle Vinny's birthday party was massive.

Danny 04 May 2021
Is someone whom u consider to be ur brother / someone close to u but some people think that a male bestie is someone who wants to ruin ur relationship. That is not true, a male bestie is like a boy bestie.
Example

A male bestie stands by u when u are in tough times

Shaba 28 November 2022

Illegal drinking place. In South Africa, it refers to unlicensed bars in Kasi and has become a mainstream word.
Example

I last saw him drinking Zamalek at the shebeen yesterday.

MXhosa 18 April 2022
Fede may be used to say "alright" or "okay" and it is mainly used that way in the southern townships of Johannesburg and many parts of Gauteng.
Example

Fede, I'll sort it out.

MPUMELELO 11 April 2023


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