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.
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Ama 1K is a term that refers to anyone born between the year 1000 until the year 1999. Ama2000 came up with this term to counter the fact that they are called ama 2k.
Example
ama 1k should just retire from social media.
Sol Phenduka is a South African Podcaster, DJ and Radio personality who is the co-host of the popular podcast called Podcast and Chill, alongside MacG and Ghost Lady.
Example
I always listen to the Podcast and Chill for Sol Phenduka's puns.
Angola's oil-rich capital mixing Portuguese heritage and rapid modernization.
Example
Luanda's Ilha do Cabo is famous for its seafood restaurants and nightlife.
A Zulu term for an assassin or hitman (a person hired to kill another person or a group of people), very popular in the KwaZulu Natal province.
Example
They hired inkabi to kill him but he survived.
Inxila is a Xhosa term for a drunkard.
Example
Ubhuti wakho linxila lokwenyani.
Translation: Your brother is a real drunkard.
A Sepitori term for good, beautiful... anything great. You may use it to say you are good at something or even use it to say you are beautiful.
Example
Ke dese ka diski unlike Bafana Bafana players.
Bedfordview is an affluent suburb in western Ekurhuleni, sharing an administrative boundary with the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa. Bedfordview has been part of the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality since 2000.
Example
We are going to Eastgate mall in Bedfordview.
A younger person, especially a younger male such as a younger brother or son.
Example
Come here my laaitie
A Mabena is a person who is always making mistakes and who is a disappointment.
Example
Disappoint me again, Mabena.
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