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.

Varsity Dude 11 May 2021
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Umundu is a Human Being
Example

Ekhaya Sifuna Umundu sazoberega

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Anti Devil 29 July 2026
Nerovwo mean Hear pray.
Example

Nerovwo; nerovwo mΔ“ , here my prayer

French Ovotu Abraham 18 July 2023

intshiza is a Xhosa slang term for a gun.
Example

I had to give them my phone, one of them ebephethe intshiza.

MXhosa 26 May 2021
The online betting site that's chowing 90% of South African men and a couple of women.
Example

Stop wasting your money on betting. Betway will kill you a real death.

Danny 26 April 2021

Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.
Example

I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.

MXhosa 29 May 2022
A Xhosa or Zulu term for a white person.
Example

My best friend is umlungu.

Skhokho 01 May 2021

Ubhalelwe mean She or He failed
Example

Ubhalelwe ukumkhuza
He failed to rebuke him

Anti Devil 08 August 2026
Gbege is a popular Nigerian Pidgin slang term for trouble or a problematic situation.
Example

Abeg make you clear from that area, I no want gbege o.

Adeola 06 July 2026

A term referring to a large amount of something.
Example

I've got alcohol for days, fam.

Varsity Dude 23 April 2021
Is Xhosa word to categorise Xhosa men abaculelwa uSomagwaza who went to Initiation school apart from boys & men from other tribes.
Example

I'm a Xhosa Dyaniβœ“βœ“βœ“

(I'm a Hlubi/Sotho or Zulu Dyani) Hai ninganya minqundu

Lizwi 21 January 2025


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