Word of the Day — 27 Aug 2026
It is an intelligent person. E.g lenebari Victor is a brain box
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Lenebari Victor is a brain box
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Egypt's Mediterranean jewel with Greco-Roman history and modern library.
Example
Alexandria's Corniche stretches 20km along the seafront.
Historic coastal city with Swahili culture and East Africa's largest port.
Example
Mombasa's Old Town features ornate Arab-style doors and architecture.
A term used to describe someone regarded as a fool or someone who is very gullible or being conned
Example
My maga promise me hundred thousand Naira
The best soccer team in Africa.
Example
Al Ahly beat Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 to claim the CAF Champions league.
Pronounced (ggggaaah); this is a Xhosa term for ‘ew’. It has many uses, for instance when something disgusts you or when someone says you and someone would look good together then you say ‘rha’.
Synonym; sies
Synonym; sies
Example
*sees something very disgusting*
Me: Rha
A tradition in South Africa that celebrates the end of exam season. It loosely translates to "washing the paper".
High school kids typically go on a drinking spree (underage drinking).
High school kids typically go on a drinking spree (underage drinking).
Example
I can't wait for the exams to finish so that sizokuhlamba iphepha.
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