Word of the Day [08 Jun 2026]

Piss pipe

A term that means a penis or dick.


I'll be back, gotta go drain the piss pipe.

THESHA

To work; to get up against all odds and stand on business; uku Thesha


uCishababhemu no Gawst basa thesha phezu kwe tape ezophuma ngey' 19 April.

Bafazi

Creatures which must be avoided by all men To live a peaceful life.


“Bafazi Abanangcondo outy yami”


Hosh karamaima

Popularised by rapper Cassper Nyovest, Hosh karamaima means an exceptionally beautiful and distinguished woman characterised by a harmonious blend of striking physical features and admirable qualities.


Have you seen my wife? Hosh Karamaima!

Mzansi

The colloquial term used by us South Africans to refer to our country. It is the Zulu word for the "South" part in South Africa. The full word is Mzansi Africa.


People of Mzansi will support their own.


Dar es Salaam

Tanzania's bustling port city and gateway to Zanzibar.


Dar es Salaam's Kariakoo market is the busiest in East Africa.

Ninganya

This is a swear word you use when people make fun of your disability, accident, family and kids... and people ask you to apologise for asking a simple question.


I will not apologize for speaking the truth. Ningaya!!!


Nondindwa

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


No bro, that girl ngu nondindwa.

Mandoza

Mandoza was a Kwaito legend who gave us a lot of hit songs like Nkalakatha, Tornado, etc.
May he continue to rest 🙏🏾


I really miss Mandoza right now.


Umjolo nyised

It's a Zulu word that describes that a person is emotionally damaged.


Umjolo nyised my friend

Nka screama gore

A popular Tswana/Sotho phrase on social media that means "I would scream". It's used as an expression when something shocking happens.


Imagine if ISIS would come to South Africa. Yhuu nka screama gore.




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