Word of the Day — 22 Sep 2026

Red City known for souks, palaces, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
Example

Marrakesh's Bahia Palace showcases exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship.

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A slang in Cameroon which mean ass or buttocks
Example

Bakossi girls them over get big shithole

Oben 11 August 2022
Hustles or side gigs to make money, sometimes shady.
Example

She dey do runs to survive.

Admin 26 July 2026

A quality that includes the essential human virtues; compassion and humanity.
Example

"there is a need for understanding not vengeance, ubuntu not victimization"

Chief 11 July 2020
Imfusi is a Xhosa term that refers to a person who is born after twins, i.e a younger brother or sister of a twin.
Example

He was born after twins, that’s why they named him Mfusi.

Chief 07 August 2026

Deragatory slang which means to have sexual intercourse, bang .
Example

my Gee, Tommorow my chick will be visiting me, I can't wait to Ashkarine The Banganoy.

Siba da Ntsizwa (GI) 24 August 2025

K1

K1 is the slang term for the township Katlehong, Johannesburg in the Gauteng province of South Africa.
Example

"I'm K1 'til they put my name on the tomb" - Kwesta on Mmino

DRex 06 March 2023

The moment Sunday stops feeling like a Sunday and the anxiety of Monday kicks in.
Example

It’s starting to feel like Smonday now 😭

Skhokho 31 July 2023
Igedlela is a Zulu slang term for a car.



Formally, it means kettle.
Example

Ulibonile igedlela lami elisha?



Did you see my new car?

Masiya 19 April 2025

Another name (Nickname) for the University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Example

I got rejected at Tuks so I will apply at TUT.

Varsity Dude 21 April 2021

PK

Pastor's Kid or Preacher's Kid.

There's a stereotype that they grow up in very strict households but once they get their "freedom", they become very rachet.
Example

The way she dances with that Savanna, you wouldn't believe that she is a PK.

Sinazo 06 April 2021


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