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.

Hun

Hun is a South African slang term for a girl or chick.


Khayelitsha huns will finish your money and leave you.

Lekker

South African slang word for "cool" or "nice"


I just won a bet in Betway.
Lekker bru.


Ngimnandi

Refers to being good, okay or doing well/fine.


- How are you? Are you okay?
- Ngimnandi

The Rona

A term your Skrr skrr kids use to refer to covid-19 (Coronavirus).


Skrr skrr 1: Don't come too close to me without a mask, fam.

Skrr skrr 2: Why, you think I have The Rona?


Dlozi

Idlozi is a Zulu term for Ancestor.
Plural: Amadlozi


I'm grateful for idlozi lami

Mbhaqanga

Mbhaqanga is the Xhosa version of Maskandi music.


My dad is always listening to Mbhaqanga.


Chomi

Chomi is a South African slang term for "friend", "pal", "mate".


Chomi, let's go out tonight.

Burkina Faso

A landlocked West African country with a strong agricultural base, known for its cultural festivals and gold production.


Burkina Faso hosts the famous FESPACO pan-African film festival every two years.


Backroom

A backroom is a room in a yard that's usually at the back of the main house. It is mostly used for rental purposes.


I'm renting a backroom in Tembisa.

Speke

A well shaped, clean and attractive girl


I saw a speke




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