Word of the Day [10 Jun 2026]

Biltong

A favorite South African snack made from dried and salted meat, similar to beef jerky. It is mostly loved by white South Africans when watching their rugby games.

Let's grab some biltong before we watch the game.

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Masimba

In Shona it means powers

Hurumende ine masimba ekuchinja mutemo

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Sierra Leone

A West African country recovering from civil war, known for diamonds and beautiful beaches.

Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital, was founded as a home for freed slaves.

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Idinga

Idinga is a very formal Xhosa term for a date. Not a date as in 13 May, I mean a date as in you go on a date with someone.

I'm going to the mall at 5, ndinedinga with my wife.

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Amapiano

A popular type of House Music that has taken South African music scene by storm. It involves a lot of Piano playing, hence the name amapiano.

Kabza De Small is the king of Amapiano.

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Skhaftin

A lady who has interactions with multiple males

That lady is a skhaftin last week she was with a different guy

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Benin

A West African country known as the birthplace of voodoo, with historical kingdoms and growing cotton industry.

We studied the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey in what is now modern Benin.

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Coco

Another term that refers to Covid-19.

This coco has made things difficult for everyone.

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Menenja

A Zulu pronunciation of "manager".
It can also mean you are standing with a dog.

No one:
Zulu guy: My friend is now a menenja at Transnet.

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Tunisia

A North African country with Mediterranean beaches, ancient Carthage ruins, and Arab-Berber culture.

Tunisia was the birthplace of the Arab Spring protests in 2010-2011.

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Mozambique

A Southeast African country with Indian Ocean coastline, recovering from civil war and rich in gas.

Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago is known for its pristine beaches and diving.

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