Word of the Day — 28 Aug 2026

South Africa

Holding a candle

A term used when someone tags along with a couple, either on a date or when they are just chilling.
Example

I'm tired of always being the one holding a candle. I need a girlfriend.

Varsity Dude • 11 May 2021
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isiXhosa

Andizi

Andizi is a Xhosa term for I am not coming.
Example

Q: Are you coming or not?

A: Andizi!

MXhosa • 12 May 2021
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South Africa

Yah neh

Its a word that is mostly used out of disappointment or maybe when seeking attention from someone who's ignoring you
Example

Outta disappointment : "yah neh,that boy really turned out to be a skrr skrr"



When seeking attention :

you : yah neh😒

Her : what

You : so you just gonna ignore me like that

BkayGee • 26 May 2021
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South Africa

Cyril Ramaphosa

Cyril Ramaphosa is the current president of the Republic of South Africa.
Example

We are calling for Cyril Ramaphosa to answer for his Phala Phala farm saga.

Sinazo • 07 November 2022
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South Africa

ABSTRACT WRLD DESIGNS

Is a conceptual art t-shirt and sneaker brand that turns concepts into art in a form of fashion expression.
Example

I love the t-shirt that I bought from ABSTRACT WRLD DESIGNS.

A$AP WRLD • 06 June 2021
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Botswana

Botswana Pula

Currency of Botswana (BWP) issued by the Bank of Botswana. 1 Pula = 100 thebe.
Example

Pula means "rain" in Setswana, reflecting its value in this arid country.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025
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Rwanda

Ngwije

A Kinyarwanda hybrid term used to refer to a person who is dumb af and does some really dum shit.
Example

- We NGWIJE!

- Cyaze uri ngwije.

- Nelson ni yo ngwije ya mbere nabonye ndaq.

- Kenny Sol yarameze nka ngwije ari gupresenta.

. • 08 November 2023
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South Africa

Sharist

Sharists are those people who spend their time on Facebook just sharing posts. They are usually single, hence all the free time to bore us with their useless posts.
Example

Ever since they dumped her, she's been a big sharist on Facebook.

DRex • 29 October 2021
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South Africa

Ndza ku rhandza

Tsonga romantic language words used to refers to "I LOVE YOU💚".
Example

Ndza ku rhandza my wife/husband/ and so on.....
NB: It is used at any person whom you want her/(...) to express your love.

Harold Baloyi • 29 March 2024
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South Africa

Thobela

A South African Pedi tribe respectful greeting.
Example

Thobela(Greeting).

Tumelo Thobejane • 30 October 2022
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South Africa

Katlehong

Katlehong is a large township in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. It is 28 km south-east of Johannesburg and south of Germiston between two other townships of Thokoza and Vosloorus, next to the N3 highway. It forms part of the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.
Example

I represent Katlehong till I die.

DRex • 21 June 2025
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