Word of the Day [21 Feb 2026]

Ben 10

In South Africa, Ben 10 has nothing to do with cartoons. It rather refers to a young male who is dating an older female.

I was once a Ben 10 and she used to give me money for alcohol every weekend.

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Mokotjo

A Sowetan term used to identify a certain opportunistic behaviour in people. e.g. slay queens

Ngwano ke mokotjo!

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Mamelodi Sundowns

The most successful soccer team in South Africa (and most rich). It is nicknamed masandawana or kabo yellow.

Mamelodi Sundowns is winning the league again this season, after snatching it from Kaizer Chiefs last season on the last game.

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4-5

A South African slang term for penis

He pulled out his 4-5 out of the blue.

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Habiya

Another Xhosa term for vamna - which means a love portion given to your lover to make you love more.

"Ndingayitya nephepha layo lo habiya" - Driemanskap

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Tufia kwa

Tufia kwa meaning rejection

Tufia kwa meaning I reject you

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Ninganya

A Xhosa term that directly translates to "y'all would shit".

No one:

Black Coffee: Ninganya

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Makarapa

A plastic miner’s helmet cut, moulded and painted to make headgear worn by fans at football matches.

I used to wear makarapa when I went to watch the game.

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Djibouti

A small Horn of Africa nation strategically located by the Red Sea, hosting foreign military bases.

Djibouti's port serves as a key shipping hub for the East Africa region.

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icatchile idyan

This means that the dyan has caught feelings.

I can't believe icatchile idyan.

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Mswapheni

A person, usually a blesser or sugar mama who just swipes his/her card without any hesitation.

We are out of beer... mswapheni
We are out of meat... mswapheni

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