Word of the Day — 26 Jul 2026
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A term in Sepitori that refers to those small cellphones with no internet. Those phones you just use for calls and sms. Xhosa people call it tilili
Example
I use my lepopotane for my side chicks, and I make sure I hide it inside the spare wheel so that my main chick doesn't see it.
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.
“Aahn ei” is used in a sarcastic or satirical context. When a person passes a statement that in one’s opinion is unnecessary or unintelligent, one can reply with “aahn ei”.
Example
“I don’t like women who work hard and make their own money. A woman belongs in the kitchen.”
“Aahn ei.”
The term for a student at Rhodes University, South Africa.
Rhodes is notorious for its heavy-drinking scene. Thus, being a Rhodent is also synonymous with drinking heavily.
Rhodes is notorious for its heavy-drinking scene. Thus, being a Rhodent is also synonymous with drinking heavily.
Example
Rhodents were overdrinking everyone at that party last night.
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