Word of the Day — 23 Sep 2026

A Zulu word used to say “I’m going to give you a hiding/spanking”
Example

After disrespecting my mom
She said to me, “ngizokubonya” , I knew I was in a serious spanking

Lungi 21 July 2026
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Kho

When You blow your MT4/MT5 account, the only sound you get to hear is "kho"
Example

Life ke "kho"

Meaning life can also be viewed as a huge loss when things aren't going well

Lucas N 03 May 2022
Slang word for "how is it". It comes from the Afrikaans term "Hoe is dit" and people just decided to change the spelling.
Example

Man 1: Eita da, hoezit?

Man 2: Sharp hoezit da?

Man 1: Fede nja yami.

Sinazo 20 July 2020

Umgxobhozo yindawo echifichifi ngenxa yodaka namanzi, emva kokuba kunethe imvula ngamandla.

In English umgxobhozo is a swamp.
Example

Ngenxa yokuqhuba amatakane, uyise kaThando uthe dyumpu emgxobhozweni.

Khingh 21 September 2025
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example

she keeps telling me I'm fat and she is always making derogatory remarks.

Zet 14 June 2021

A highly popular, fast-paced trick-taking card game that originated among the Indian South African community in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
Example

I like playing some thunee with my friends.

Raj 03 September 2026
Sky Daddy is a term used to refer to God.
Example

I had to speak to Sky Daddy yesterday when I wasn't feeling good.

DRex 03 November 2022

Yihlo is a Xhosa term for father or dad. It can also used informally to refer to a male friend or male family member.
Example

Hlonipha uyihlo no nyoko.

Respect your dad and mom.

MXhosa 26 September 2022
It refers to the money that is given to a woman after spending a time with her. The money is some sort of thanks giving for pleasure
Example

The Pinkie spend a night with Penny last night. In the morning Pinkie asked mavuso from Penny.

Maeko Penny 13 October 2023

Indoda is another term for God🥲
Example

Indoda yinkulu yehlabathi.

Khingh 21 September 2025
Something very dull, dumb and dangerous
Example

He is a ZANU PF

uCrist 18 July 2021


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