Word of the Day — 26 Jul 2026

South Africa

Mmata

My friend
Example

Mmata im broke

Godz • 02 December 2022
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Ikhankatha

A Xhosa name for a traditional nurse that takes care of an initiate (umkhwetha) during initiation (circumcision).
Example

Ikhankatha plays a major role during initiation.

Sinazo • 08 May 2021
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South Africa

Tsotsi

This is a general kasi term for a criminal.
Example

He got mugged by some Tsotsi from town.

Sinazo • 20 July 2020
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Unotshe

Unotshe is a Xhosa interjection that means never or can be used as "over my dead body". It is pronounced as uno-chair.
Example

I will not allow you to marry my daughter. Unotshe!

Sinazo • 16 June 2021
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South Africa

Madumane

A very dope musician under Dj Maphorisa's label. He is Maphorisa's alter ego.
Example

Madumane ke star.

Skhokho • 28 April 2021
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South Africa

Mamelodi Sundowns

The most successful soccer team in South Africa (and most rich). It is nicknamed masandawana or kabo yellow.
Example

Mamelodi Sundowns is winning the league again this season, after snatching it from Kaizer Chiefs last season on the last game.

MXhosa • 13 May 2021
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Mozambique

Maputo

Mozambique's Indian Ocean capital with Portuguese-style architecture.
Example

Maputo's fish market serves the freshest peri-peri prawns.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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South Africa

Mamzo

Mamzo is a kasi slang term for mom or mother.
Example

Eish sorry mamzo, I won’t do it again.

Siya • 13 June 2024
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South Africa

Nelly M

Nelly M is the name that the recent generation / Social Media has given to former South African president, Nelson Mandela.
Example

I miss Nelly M, things would be better if he was still alive.

Varsity Dude • 27 August 2021
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South Africa

Naai

Naai means to fuck.
Example

Hy het die meisie se hart gesteel, maar sy het gesê sy wil nie met hom naai nie.

zedo • 29 September 2024
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South Africa

Skyf

Skyf is the moment you pass the cigarette from the owner to the parasite.
Example

Please skyf nkawza

Sinazo • 15 April 2021
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