Word of the Day — 28 Aug 2026

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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Jiki jiki means all of a sudden or suddenly.
Example

When we were growing you were dark, jiki jiki you are a yellow bone.

Skhokho 26 May 2022
Azanka is a sePitori term for β€œI have never”.
Example

Azanka ka bona ntho e so.



I have never seen something like this.

Joe 04 June 2026

mpundu is a Xhosa term for bums or ass.
Example

1. Ndifuna ukutya iimpundu.

2. "Zodwa Wabantu, ndicela undiphe iimpundu" - Big Xhosa.

MXhosa 12 May 2021
Ngiyakukhumbula, meaning I miss you
Example

Girl: So whats up.
Guy: NYKL
Girl: Me Too

Mntungwa27 28 April 2021

Asbonge is a Zulu term for "Let's give thanks" or "Let's be thankful"
Example

Beke le beke asbonge bafethu.

Mr Trends 09 June 2021
a fairytale
Example

uthisha uzixoxele inganekwane

Nomzamo 03 August 2024

A Xhosa term for No.
Example

Q: Are you hungry?

A: Hayi

MXhosa 12 May 2021
Mambisa is an informal name used to refer to Tembisa township.
Example

I was born and bred in Mambisa.

Maps 13 June 2024

Kho

When You blow your MT4/MT5 account, the only sound you get to hear is "kho"
Example

Life ke "kho"

Meaning life can also be viewed as a huge loss when things aren't going well

Lucas N 03 May 2022
Is a term used in South Africa to refer to a situation where two people who are not married are living together.
Example

Those ones will never get married. They've been doing vat n sit for more than 5 years.

Skhokho 03 May 2022


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