Word of the Day [09 Oct 2025]

Mpama

Impama is a Nguni term for slap.


Ndizakufaka impama
I will slap you

Sjura

Sjura is a derogatory Xhosa slang term for a whore or hoe.


Hayi Maan sisjura lewey

Gborku

Plenty; surplus; many


I get et gborkuWe have ri to our house gborku


Nxa

It is used to describe something that is very nice or can be used when you agree or like something


This food is very nxa
Nxa I'll see you later

Fong Kong

Fong Kong is a term generally used in South Africa to refer to a fake item (it can be fake clothing, fake phone, anything fake).


I won't buy from Sis Ntosh, she sells Fong Kong Air forces.


Burkina Faso

A landlocked West African country with a strong agricultural base, known for its cultural festivals and gold production.


Burkina Faso hosts the famous FESPACO pan-African film festival every two years.

Tyhagi

Ityhagi is a derogatory term used to refer to a boy. Like an uncircumcised boy.


I will not take directions from ityhagi.


Nozala

Unozala is a Xhosa slang term that means mother.


Ndikhumbula unozala now
I miss my mom.

Could of

The incorrect way of spelling "could have".


He could of been killed if it wasn't for me.


Nampula

Northern transportation hub and gateway to Ilha de Moçambique.


Nampula's Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima is a regional landmark.

Sauta

Another slang term for South Africa.
Also see South Ah


Madumane: Thank you Sauta for the love.




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