Word of the Day [15 Mar 2026]

Wakanda

A girl with no nyash who will never have nyash.
She deserves no nyash.


Celia is a wakanda

Biashara

In Swahili "Biashara" means business.


Nimeanzisha biashara ya ujenzi.

Drop

Drop is a Kasi term for gonorrhea (a type of STI).


He got a drop after sleeping with that girl last week.


Hun

Hun is a South African slang term for a girl or chick.


Khayelitsha huns will finish your money and leave you.

Bhakaniya

This is the Orlando Pirates football club from Soweto, South Africa. A person who is a fan of Pirates can also be referred to as Bhakaniya.


Bhakaniya has not won the league in a while now.


5 Bob

Refers to the 50 cents coin.


Kid: How much are these chips
My friend: They are 5 bob, my friend.

Goni

Igoni is a kasi slang term for a knife.


The guys who robbed me was carrying igoni


G-Town

G-Town is another name for Grahamstown (Makanda).


I can't wait to go back to G-Town and see the homies.

Yihlo

Yihlo is a Xhosa term for father or dad. It can also used informally to refer to a male friend or male family member.


Hlonipha uyihlo no nyoko.
Respect your dad and mom.


Marrakesh

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


Marrakesh's Bahia Palace showcases exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship.

Masimba

In Shona it means powers


Hurumende ine masimba ekuchinja mutemo




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