Word of the Day — 22 Sep 2026
Red City known for souks, palaces, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
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Marrakesh's Bahia Palace showcases exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship.
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Sbwl is an acronym, and slang for the Xhosa language, which originated from the South African word “ sabaweli”; the meaning of the word was, “ crave, desire, yearn or to want something”.
On social media; is meant to have been created by “gay Xhosa men “ to hide their desire for a woman's man on social media.
On social media; is meant to have been created by “gay Xhosa men “ to hide their desire for a woman's man on social media.
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1. Sbwl a good man.
2. Sbwl a man with a lot of money
A SePitori word meaning "something"
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"Ako botse ane deng mfanaka"
"Let me tell you something buddy"
Isgubhu is a South African slang term that initially meant music drums or a bassline before it later referred to all dance music.
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South Africans love any song with isgubhu
Brakpan is a mining town on the East Rand of Gauteng, South Africa. It is known as the Alabama of South Africa, or the armpit of South Africa.
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If you divorce your wife in Brakpan, she remains your sister.
A Xhosa clan name that was made famous by former president Nelson Mandela.
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Madiba passed away in December 2013.
Sky Daddy is a term used to refer to God.
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I had to speak to Sky Daddy yesterday when I wasn't feeling good.
Khemi is a general slang term for muthi or traditional medicine.
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He gets his girls using his khemi.
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