Word of the Day — 23 Sep 2026

South Africa
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Ngizokubonya

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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South Africa

Nnyo

Nnyo is a Sotho term that means cunt or pussy.
Example

Ke nyaka nnyo today.

Morena • 22 May 2024
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South Africa

Sol Phenduka

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Example

I always listen to the Podcast and Chill for Sol Phenduka's puns.

Siya • 10 May 2024
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South Africa

Betway

The online betting site that's chowing 90% of South African men and a couple of women.
Example

Stop wasting your money on betting. Betway will kill you a real death.

Danny • 26 April 2021
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South Africa

Dawnie

The first lecture of the day (07h45) at Rhodes University.

Also see Rhodent.
Example

Yoh dawg, I partied to hard last night that I missed my dawnie.

Varsity Dude • 21 April 2021
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South Africa

Welele

Its more of a word of disbelief or a lie example when someone says something like"oh i'm sure she's a humble girl and doesn't do thing like other people her age" but you know that's not true it like you know something but instead you use the phase "welele" to like tell the other person that it's not true or it's a lie
Example

"Did you hear that she broke up with her boyfriend again" then someone says "welele" in disbelief

Florida • 11 January 2023
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South Africa

Financially deceased

When you are so broke, you literally have nothing left under your name.
Example

1. I've been living on pap and atchaar because I'm financially deceased.

2. I can't pay you this week, I am financially deceased.

DRex • 16 July 2020
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South Africa

Igudumana

A person who is not scared of anything. Willing to risk it all, including career and own life for a man.
Example

I got myself igudumana, I’m sorted for life.

DRex • 13 April 2023
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Nigeria

Wahala

Wahala is a Nigerian slang term that means trouble.
Example

Your wife is suspecting us, I don't want wahala.

Adeola • 31 May 2024
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South Africa

East London

East London, or eMonti a city on the southeastern coast of South Africa, in the Eastern Cape province.
Example

East London niggas are always full of shit.

Maps • 14 June 2024
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Skamelian

Skamelian is the certain dance originating from KameelrivierB which falls under a township called Siyabuswa and founded of the skamelian dance is MDU Aka Khathaza from KameelrivierB at Ndebele Street
Example

I want to show you the Skamelian

Anti Devil • 17 July 2025
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