Word of the Day — 27 Aug 2026

It is an intelligent person. E.g lenebari Victor is a brain box
Example

Lenebari Victor is a brain box

Brain box 21 October 2022
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A Xhosa term that is used to refer to a castrated animal (an animal whose balls/testicles have been cut off).
Example

This cow can't make kids because yi nkabi.

Sinazo 05 May 2021
Iyeza is anything and everything that heals.
Example

Ina iyeza, sela iyeza.

MXhosa 30 October 2021

The skrr skrr way of saying clean.
Example

Just got a new haircut. I look tlean.

Zet 21 May 2021
University of South Africa - The biggest University in South Africa in terms of number of students. It is known for its distance learning programmes. Majority of students who go here are not at an actual campus. Covid found them ready.
Example

I have applied at UNISA, I want to study while chilling at home.

Varsity Dude 30 April 2021

Also known as babalaas is hangover.
Example

Stlamatlama is killing me today.

Sinazo 12 April 2021
To flex or to show off
Example

Nna nkao tempela, net akerato bolela thata, ke dealer ka action.

Mr Trends 19 November 2021

Nca

Nca is a South African modern slang term for beautiful, nice, great. You catch the drift?
Example

That’s some nca car you have there.

Brazo 28 July 2026
A West African economic powerhouse known for cocoa production, French influence, and political recovery.
Example

CΓ΄te d'Ivoire is the world's largest producer of cocoa beans.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

A guy.

Random guy
Example

Chaaka ngwiya okwa swaka

Toptop 14 February 2022
It's a Xhosa slang word for a watch
Example

Where is ihlongo lam

snezzo 29 June 2024


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