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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A dalarist.
Example

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

busi • 11 January 2023
What bitter people say after they've lost an argument but still do not want to admit that they were wrong.
Example

It does not matter what you say, oksalayo I can beat you.

Skhokho • 01 May 2021

To have fun or enjoy oneself.
Example

Weekend tunaenda kubamba.

Admin • 26 July 2026
Unozethe is what Xhosa people say to refer to someone who is extremely annoying.
Example

Yhu unezothe ke la bhuti.

That man is extremely annoying.

MXhosa • 05 August 2021

South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent.
Example

I was born and bred in South Africa.

MXhosa • 10 May 2022
Zkhiphani or zikhiphani is a Mzansi slang term for "What's up", "what it do", "what's happening", and so on... You get the picture.
Example

Ola mjita, zkhiphani lapho.

Mbali • 28 June 2021

Iqaza is a Xhosa slang term for a shoe or shoes.
Example

Ndibone enye iqaza egrand eSportscene.

I saw these other nice shoes at Sportscene.

MXhosa • 05 November 2021
The 750ml or 660ml beer or cider (quart).

Can also be called Ngud (without the last u)
Example

Yabona ng'zomosha kakhulu

Ng'zoshay'iNgud

Skhokho • 01 May 2021

A phrase used to describe something that is very old or "old school." It's often used humorously to tease someone for wearing outdated clothes or having an old phone.
Example

Look at that old phone. That's so kale bwangu!

Grace ❤️ • 21 July 2025
Last number is a Kasi term for the best of the best, the top of the range, top class.
Example

I'm buying the last number Kota.

OD • 16 July 2022


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