Word of the Day [16 Mar 2026]

Congolese Franc

Currency of DR Congo (CDF) issued by the Central Bank of the Congo.

The franc was reintroduced in 1997 to replace the new zaire.

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Mfowethu

Mfowethu is a Nguni term for "my brother". It can be used to refer to any male, it doesn't have to be your biological brother. It's like saying "bro".

Sure mfowethu, I will see you tomorrow.

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Fit-ish

Someone who likes the idea of being fit but also likes food.

I may look fit but I regard myself as fit-ish.

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Eita

A colloquial term to greet someone, synonymous with "hello",”hi”, “hey”.

Eita my brother, dintshang?

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Model C

In South Africa, Model C was the semi-private schools back in the day which were initially only allowing whites.

He speaks that Model C English.

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Matric Dance

Also known as Matric Farewell - Is when grade 12 (last year of high school) learners have one final formal function, often followed by parties, underage drinking and bad decisions. Each school usually has its own dance and pupils usually come with a date and wear expensive suits and dresses.
Americans would call it prom

I don't know who I am going to take to the Matric Dance.

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Junimo

A nickname name united by two best friends meaning loyalty,ever last and trust between two names Junior and Moses aiming that the two remain friends forever

Example Junior and Moses united can be refered as Junimo in one

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NYKL

Ngiyakukhumbula, meaning I miss you

Girl: So whats up.

Guy: NYKL

Girl: Me Too

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Fokkerkie

Fokkerkie is basically a small fokker

Daai Steve is OK maar 'n fokkerkie
Translation: that guy Steve is a real small fuck

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Skomora

Is a term that means jerking off or masturbating.

I caught my little brother eskomora.

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Yeses

To show anger or disbelief.

Yeses maan, I am angry. How can this boy do this to me mara.

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