Word of the Day [24 Dec 2025]
Uncle Vinny
A skrr skrr kid who is the president of ama2000 in South Africa.
Uncle Vinny's birthday party was massive.
Shisa Nyama
Of Zulu origin, this directly translates to "burn meat". It is the Zulu equivalent to a braai. In most cases, it refers to a place that sells and "braais" meet.
Let's go braai some meat at that Shisa Nyama.
Tight Nyansh
Conservative, miserly, cheap or
Extreemly stingy.
He eats once a day to save money." He wan do tight- yansh".
Mageza
Short for Magezel'empompeni, is a derogatory name used to refer to a taxi driver. The word directly translates to "the one who baths from a tap". The name originates from that stereotype that taxi drivers have a long distance relationship with water.
Abo mageza from Jozi are so rude and funny at the same time.
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