Word of the Day — 26 Jul 2026
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Cav is a South African slang expression used to say "check it out" or "take a look" or even "understand".
Example
Did you cav that car?
Cav this girl.
Do you cav what I mean?
Tembisa or Thembisa is a large township situated to the north of Kempton Park on the East Rand, Gauteng, South Africa.
Gauteng is the smallest yet richest province in South Africa. That is where you will find Johannesburg and Pitori
Example
I was born and raised in the Gauteng Province.
This is West African word to mean a sexy, well-shaped big and flawless ass or backside of a woman which is mostly considered attractive and lovely when choosing a desired woman.
Example
Bring that nyash close, I want to feel it if it's real or not
It is a "Lobedu" word, regarded as a swear word and can be vulgar, which means 'Anus/Asshole".
Example
As it is vulgar and generally considered an insult,you don't randomly use it, however You can say "Toko yao" which means "Your asshole/anus".
A West African country recovering from civil war, known for diamonds and beautiful beaches.
Example
Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital, was founded as a home for freed slaves.
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