Word of the Day — 26 Jul 2026

Example

Mmata im broke

Godz 02 December 2022

NMU

NMU (formerly known as NMMU) is Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. It is the University you go to when you get rejected at Rhodes.
Example

What does a Rhodes student and an NMU student have in common?

They both applied at Rhodes!

Varsity Dude 10 May 2022
Is a language created by dutch people, although in dutch translates to african it is not of that origin.
Example

I just learned to speak afrikaans.

Mike 08 June 2022

ZAR

The South African currency, also known as Rand or just an "R".
Example

I need ZAR 50 million right now.

Mane 27 June 2021
A Xhosa term for No.
Example

Q: Are you hungry?

A: Hayi

MXhosa 12 May 2021

Wetin

NEW
What? Used to ask what something is or what is happening.
Example

Wetin dey happen here?

Africtionary AI 20 hours ago
South Africa's scenic coastal city beneath Table Mountain.
Example

Cape Town's Robben Island held Nelson Mandela for 18 years.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

Dzubha is a slang term for a chubby or fat person.
Example

Did you see that dzubha over there?

Xhosa Nostra 17 July 2025
Durban is a beautiful coastal city in the eastern parts of KZN province, South Africa.
Example

I love the weather in Durban, man.

OD 31 May 2024

A situationship is a romantic or sexual relationship that is not considered to be formal or established.
Example

I’m considering turning my situationship into a relationship.

Sinazo 05 June 2024
Ingxaza is a Xhosa slang term for pants.
Example

“Chapha chapha chapha, amanzi ingxaza yam”

MXhosa 06 October 2023


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