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
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Ku bird is a term that means "it's bad". Like when the situation gets really really bad. People use "bird" because it sounds the same as "bad".
Example
I only have R3.50 in my bank account. Ku bird!
The money given to a woman after spending the night with her.
Example
She left with a random guy yesterday guy and got mavuso in the morning.
Example
Okes were having fun last night at the rugby game.
Relaxing, socialising with friends over drinks and sometimes some braai meat at someone’s home, tavern, club or at a pub.
Example
I'm planning a chillas this coming weekend at my place.
A narrow West African country with palm-lined beaches, phosphate mining, and French influence.
Example
Lomé, Togo's capital, is a major port city on the Gulf of Guinea.
A snake in human form,could also be define as devil herself.
Example
Umuntu wesifaza utsandza imali.
Not to be confused with a town (place). To town is the act of having unprotected sex (skoon). It is generally used by Xhosa people.
Example
Ey wena the way you like to town, you will get sick.
A ZAmbian term used to describe a person, usually a male.
Plural is Ohns.
Example
The ohns are on the way to the house. It's gonna be lit.
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