Word of the Day [20 Jan 2026]

Fokkerkie

Fokkerkie is basically a small fokker


Daai Steve is OK maar 'n fokkerkie
Translation: that guy Steve is a real small fuck

dobenya

means beer,sex and meat


really want some dobenya today,
im gona drown my self in dobenya today

ZANU PF

Something very dull, dumb and dangerous


He is a ZANU PF


Mntase

Homie, Dear or Friend in a South African Xhosa language


You don't have to worry mntase, all shall be well

Mambisa

Mambisa is an informal name used to refer to Tembisa township.


I was born and bred in Mambisa.


Samthandi

Derived from a Xhosa term "andisamthandi" which means I love him/her so much.
Context is very important when it comes to this word because it also means "I no longer love him/her".


Girl: Is that your child there
Guy: Yes, that's my baby girl.
Girl: Yhu samthandi mntkbw

Masimba

In Shona it means powers


Hurumende ine masimba ekuchinja mutemo


Res

Res is a shortened name for a University or college residence.


I have applied for res because I am tired of staying at home.

Pap

Limpopo people's favourite food, made from maize meal.


We need more pap for the braai.


Tunisia

A North African country with Mediterranean beaches, ancient Carthage ruins, and Arab-Berber culture.


Tunisia was the birthplace of the Arab Spring protests in 2010-2011.

Gauteng

Gauteng is the smallest yet richest province in South Africa. That is where you will find Johannesburg and Pitori


I was born and raised in the Gauteng Province.




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