Word of the Day — 12 Oct 2026

A SePitori word meaning "something"
Example

"Ako botse ane deng mfanaka"

"Let me tell you something buddy"

Godz • 02 December 2022
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Nyash is a slang term for big booty or big ass.
Example

"If you don't have nyash as a woman, you are just wasting your time"

Adeola • 09 May 2022
This term is commonly used to refer to a very beautiful and attractive girl. This word originates from S'pitori, commonly known as Pretoria.
Example

Tjo ngwana ona na ke lepyatla.

Olebogeng • 21 July 2020

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

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

Skhokho • 06 October 2022
A Facebook Celebrity!

A feleb is a person who is famous on Facebook but not really famous in real life.
Example

That one is only a feleb, nothing much.

Skhokho • 20 May 2022

A plumber who is the current coach of Kaizer Chiefs.
Example

Don’t worry, Arthur Zwane is rebuilding.

MXhosa • 28 May 2023
Bafafta is a playful, modern Xhosa slang term used as an affectionate or emphatic collective address for women, friends, or peers, similar to saying "folks," "guys," or an exaggerated version of bafazi (women)
Example

Yho bafafta, I’m so drunk.

Brazo • 02 August 2026

Someone who is not good at something
Example

Chomi ya ka ke patla ka bolo

Philly Kabelo • 28 November 2022
Conductor driver assistant who collects fares.
Example

I can't drive dis truck without a carboy

James04 • 23 March 2025

Sbhanxa or sibhanxa is a Xhosa term for an idiot or a fool.
Example

Yeer usisbhanxa ke khona wena ufunda lewey lol

MXhosa • 24 May 2021
Local term for cotton.
Example

Sidl'ukotini kwedini.

Mbali • 26 April 2021


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