Word of the Day — 27 Sep 2026

The king of South African rap, if not African rap. If you disagree with me, go argue with your ancestors. He hails from the great city of Pitori. He has the hip hop industry on his back like he is Quasimodo.
Example

A Reece is the greatest rapper alive. He is the G.O.A.T!

DRex • 30 July 2020
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Saf

Now, at this moment; from "this time".
Example

I dey come saf saf.

Admin • 26 July 2026
Excellent, genuine, or of good quality; a solid person.
Example

That guy na correct person.

Admin • 26 July 2026

A Xhosa greeting used to greet multiple people. You use molo to greet one person.
Example

Molweni bantu abadala.

Sinazo • 18 April 2021
Deragatory slang which means to have sexual intercourse, bang .
Example

my Gee, Tommorow my chick will be visiting me, I can't wait to Ashkarine The Banganoy.

Siba da Ntsizwa (GI) • 24 August 2025

Ufasti is a term Xhosa people use to refer to the main chick or main partner. Some call it 560.
Example

Ngufasti wam lawey
She is my main girlfriend

MXhosa • 06 July 2021
It means maas a general , in Afrikaans as a well known word but it is milk that has been set aside to ferment and create this type of milk with curbs and it's severed with pap( known as phuthu in Zulu)
Example

Izolo ngidle indwambazingishelele


To hit someone to a pulp.
Example

Don't try me, I will bliksem you.

Chief • 10 July 2020
A landlocked West African country with a rich history including Timbuktu, facing security challenges.
Example

Mali was home to the medieval Mali Empire, one of Africa's most powerful states.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

A person who is always after everyones money, food etc
Example

Daii man ke letsetse ophela annyaka dilo

Karabo • 04 February 2025
A bottle of liquor.
Example

Tulinunua mzinga ya whiskey.

Admin • 26 July 2026


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