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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Gregre is a Xhosa slang term for vagina.
Example

Ndibawela igregre namhlanje.

MXhosa 28 June 2025
An island nation off West Africa with Creole Portuguese-African culture, known for music and tourism.
Example

We vacationed in Cape Verde to enjoy its beautiful beaches and morna music.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

A term used to describe extreme poverty
Example

SAPA don hold my guy

Annie 28 February 2022
CΓ΄te d'Ivoire's economic capital with stunning lagoon views and French flair.
Example

Abidjan's Banco National Park offers rainforest hikes within city limits.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

Also known as babalaas is hangover.
Example

Stlamatlama is killing me today.

Sinazo 12 April 2021

Ou

Guy
Example

That ou is genuine

jordan 22 May 2025

Can be shortened as just "wors" literally means "farmer’s sausage", this is a savory sausage that is often used for braai and then eaten as a variation of a hot dog or with pap.
Example

We are braaing boerewors and steak.

Sinazo 12 April 2021
A kasi term used to refer to food.
Example

I am starving, ke batla zozo.

I am starving, I want food.

DRex 03 November 2022

A rich, usually older guy who exchanges his money for sexual benefits from young girls and/or boys.
Example

Chomie, I got this new iPhone from my Blesser.

Chief 11 July 2020

Cav

Cav is a South African slang expression used to say "check it out" or "take a look" or even "understand".
Example

Did you cav that car?

Cav this girl.

Do you cav what I mean?

OD 08 November 2021


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