Word of the Day [22 May 2026]

Zuka

A term we used to use back in the day to refer to the 50c coin. Ama2000 would not know it.

No one:

5 year old me: Ndicela noba yi zuka to buy sweets.

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Bergie

A derogatory term, originally referred to homeless people who sheltered in the forests of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. It’s now a derogatory word for homeless people in general.

He left home now he is a bergie.

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Flavoured air

This is the premium air that people from Pitori think they breathe, while the rest of the world breathes normal air.

Pretorians like to think they breathe flavoured air

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NYKL

Ngiyakukhumbula, meaning I miss you

Girl: So whats up.

Guy: NYKL

Girl: Me Too

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IZawa

A man who has underwent initiation into manhood following the traditional teachings and cultural practices of amaHlubi.

IZawa liyahlonipha.

IZawa is a respectful person

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Amebo

Amebo is a Nigerian slang term used to refer to a person who likes to gossip or likes to spread gossip.

You too like amebo.
You love gossip.

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Inyanga

Inyanga is mostly a traditional herbalist and does not usually perform rituals that are common to those that a Sangoma performs.

I went to see Inyanga when I was not feeling well.

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Nongendi

Nongendi is a Xhosa word/name for a nun. It directly translates to “one who cannot get married”.

Usisi wam nguNongendi.

My sister is a nun.

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Dispa

Dispa is a Xhosa slang term that means to sleep.

Sure boss, ndisayo dispa ngoku.
Sure boss, I am going to sleep now.

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Imama

Imama is a term that's been trending on social media that means a woman or a girlfriend.

Imama must be beautiful unprovoked.

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Lekker

South African slang word for "cool" or "nice"

I just won a bet in Betway.
Lekker bru.

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