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.

Khayelitsha

Khayelitsha is a township in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, on the Cape Flats. The name is Xhosa for New Home. It is reputed to be one of the largest and fastest-growing townships in South Africa.


I was born and bred in Khayelitsha.

Tempela

To claim you can do something, or you can do it better.


Wena awitsi selo wa're tempela fela.


Ronni (Sasa)

The type of people that wet their bed steal from their selves and are very lazy. You can also call them stupid whenever you want.


Shut up Ronni (Sasa).

Namibia

A Southern African country with desert landscapes, German colonial heritage, and diamond mining.


Namibia's Namib Desert is considered the world's oldest desert.


Yeses

To show anger or disbelief.


Yeses maan, I am angry. How can this boy do this to me mara.

Spani

Its a word used to replace job


I need to get a small spani just for the moment


Masandawana

Masandawana is a nickname for South African soccer team Mamelodi Sundowns.


I'm a loyal supporter of masandawana.

Bari

Bari is a name given to God in Ogoni land


Barikui which means God is big


Wits

University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Students who go here think they breathe flavoured air and will make sure you know it.


No one:
Wits student: Wits is better than UCT but this is a conversation y'all are not ready for.

Wena

Wena is a Nguni term that means “you”.


Hey wena, come here.




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