Word of the Day [07 Jul 2026]

Thungisani

Get a seamstress or a taylor to make you an outfit, because my relationship is getting serious and I may be getting married soon.

Thungisani it's looks like things are looking good.

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dada

Being selfish or being flashy

We cant go out with him because ano dada

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Kula

Ikula is an offensive term used to refer to Indian people.

He speaks like that because he is dating ikula.

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Sembi

Sembi is a Xhosa social media term that means ugly or bad.
Mbi in Xhosa means ugly when referring to a person and means bad when referring to a situation.

Me posting a picture of my child:
Facebook friends: Sembi bundle of joy wakho mntkbw.

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Fez

Medieval Islamic capital famous for its walled medina and tanneries.

Fez's University of Al Quaraouiyine is the world's oldest degree-granting university.

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My friend

This is a term that refers to the Somali or Pakistani shop owners in South Africa. This term started when these shop owners first arrived in South Africa and they referred to everyone as "My friend". The name was then subsequently given to them.

1. Child: Hi, my friend. How much are your sweets?
My friend: It's 2 bob for one sweet, my friend.

2. No one:
Pakistani shop owner: My friend I am not your friend, my friend.

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Stlamatlama

Also known as babalaas is hangover.

Stlamatlama is killing me today.

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Kido Lava

A dalarist.

In this economy you need someone that is Kido Lava, someone who has istapura, a dalarist.

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Chalo

Literally meaning "world" or "country," but in Zambian slang, it is used to express excitement, enthusiasm, or to say something is excellent or the best. It's similar to saying "let's go!" or "it's on!"

The music festival last night was amazing. Zambia ku chalo!

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Qabula

Ukuqabula is an informal Xhosa term for taking out babalaas. Basically the act of drinking the morning after a heavy night of drinking.

I'm dying from babalaas now, ndifuna ukuqabula.

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Laaitie

A younger person, especially a younger male such as a younger brother or son.

Come here my laaitie

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