Word of the Day [31 May 2026]

Izinyanya

Izinyanya is a Xhosa term for ancestors.


Ndiyabulela kuni zinyanya.

Moroccan Dirham

Currency of Morocco (MAD) issued by Bank Al-Maghrib. 1 Dirham = 100 centimes.


The dirham has been Morocco's currency since 1882.

Mntkbw

Xhosa term derived from Mntakabawo which directly translates to "My dad's child". This term doesn't necessarily refer to someone you are related to. It can be used to refer to a friend or any random person.


I'm so tired mntkbw.


The Vid

Slang for the Covid-19 virus. Derived from the word "Covid"


I had the 'Vid last month. Had to go to a quarantine site for 14 days.

Zimbabwe

A Southern African country with Victoria Falls, rich mineral resources, and economic challenges.


Zimbabwe's Great Zimbabwe ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage site from an ancient civilization.


North West

North West is an inland South African province that borders Botswana. Its landscape is defined by mountains in the northeast and bushveld scattered with trees and shrubs.


I can't wait to go to North West and see Sun City.

Gqe

Igqe is a derogatory Zulu word for vagina.


Why are you broke when you have igqe?


Babalaas

Can also be spelled Bhabhalaza, Babalaz, bhabhalazi - is a hangover or that feeling in the morning after a night of heavy drinking.


I'm struggling to wake up today because babalaas is nyisaring me.

Grigamba

Grigamba is a derogatory term used in South Africa to refer to a foreigner.


She really likes going out with ama grigamba.


Stabane

Istabane or isitabane is a derogatory term for a gay person.


Dai man ke stabane.
That man is gay.

Fighter

A general term used to refer to a member of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).


We are led by a very good fighter.




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