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.

Type shii

Sort of point expanding using only a word "type shii" works perfectly when explaining something


For stoners ( we all how it feels to get the "munchies" after a good blaze type shii

Pozi

The word referring to a "Place", could be a Home, special venue or any place.


We will meet at my Pozi..We will meet at my house.


GROOVIST

A verified viby person who is more likely to attend gatherings (Parties, groovy tarvens, pubs and clubs) etc. At "Nkamodira", "Motimalenyora Tavern", "Daboogies".


Today's GROOVISTS are more focused

Bobosi

Ibobosi is a term used in Gqeberha that means a shack.


I'm going back to ibobosi lam very soon.


Drata

South African slang term for R100 (1 Hundred Rands).
Some call it Klipa.


I just need 2 drata then I'll be fine.

Mjita/out

A guy/ gentleman/clever man


How's it Mjita; 'm just Moja (fine)


Don Dada

Material Don Dada was a Skhothane that was once the coolest kid in Mzansi, a title now owned by Uncle Vinny.


The Skhothane culture died with Don Dada.

Igudumana

A person who is not scared of anything. Willing to risk it all, including career and own life for a man.


I got myself igudumana, I’m sorted for life.


Afrikaaps

Afrikaaps is a slang version of Afrikaans, spoken in Cape Town.


I proudly speak Afrikaaps.

Nyisa

Show you flames or to literally make you shit yourself.


Mjolo will nyisa you. 




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