Word of the Day [07 Jul 2026]

Thungisani

Get a seamstress or a taylor to make you an outfit, because my relationship is getting serious and I may be getting married soon.

Thungisani it's looks like things are looking good.

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Lekker

South African slang word for "cool" or "nice"

I just won a bet in Betway.
Lekker bru.

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Pifta

Pifta is a new Xhosa slang word for Penis. It’s a different variation of the Xhosa word Pipi, which means penis.

Makrwalaz: New year, new Pifta.

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Zamalek

Another name for Carling Black Label beer. Some call it Black Juice.

I will never drink zamalek again. It's too strong.

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Dyan

A Xhosa term for grootman or just a man nje.

Ayicatchi idyan. A dyan doesn't catch feelings.

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Sbhanxa

Sbhanxa or sibhanxa is a Xhosa term for an idiot or a fool.

Yeer usisbhanxa ke khona wena ufunda lewey lol

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Tyotyombe

A Xhosa term for mkhukhu, a house built from zink (metallic roof material).
Basically a shack.

Cape Town is full of amatyotyombe

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Mary

The only female Webster Spida loves

Mary is so esculent

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Cut Soap For Me

The term is believed to have originated from internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys. In Nigerian pop culture, it has become an alternative way of asking someone to show you the way.

My sister, cut soap for me na this New year!

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Chiskop

The word that refers to when the head has been shaved to be bald.

Men with chiskop are a bit scary.

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Faa

"'Faa' is a borrowed word used for emphasis, originating from Hausa. It is often used at the end of expressions by Yoruba speakers with a Hausa background or origin. This phenomenon is particularly common among Yoruba people in Ilorin and Kogi.

Máa na faa= I will beat you.

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