Word of the Day [29 Jun 2026]

Pap

Limpopo people's favourite food, made from maize meal.

We need more pap for the braai.

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Namibia

A Southern African country with desert landscapes, German colonial heritage, and diamond mining.

Namibia's Namib Desert is considered the world's oldest desert.

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Kovsie

A student at the University of the Free State.

Only a Kovsie knows the feeling.

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Shandapha

A term that is used to refer to a beautiful woman.
Can also be spelt as chandapha.

yoh this girl ke shandapha.

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Covivi

Another term that refers to Covid / Coronavirus.
Also see Coco

The third wave of covivi is looming.

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Chakla

To destroy, to leave in disorder or to mess up

The how y’all now chakla this room, when I bop my eyes, that how it muh be clean.

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Pipi

Ipipi is a term in South Africa that means a penis.

Unepipi enkulu.
He has a big penis.

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Atchar

A spicy relish of Indian origin, much like a mix between chutney and a pickle and usually made from green mangoes.

I eat everything with atchar 🤞🏽

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Aweh

This word can be used in any context. You can use it to greet, to say goodbye, to indicate you are happy. Etc.

Guy 1: Aweh bro, howzit?

Guy 2: Chilled bro, how about you?

Guy 1: Lekker bro.

Guy 2: Aweh!

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Amasende

A Xhosa/Zulu term for Balls (As in testicles, not a soccer ball).
Also see marete.

Amasende akho ayanuka.

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Smeme

A loyal friend

Si smeme sam ke esi

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