Word of the Day [09 Jan 2026]

Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates AKA Bhakaniya is a South African soccer club that plays in the top-tier system of Football in South Africa known as Premier Soccer League.


Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are the biggest rivals in the continent of Africa.

Spani

Its a word used to replace job


I need to get a small spani just for the moment

Black Magic

Black Magic, also known as witchcraft is usage of supernatural power for evil and selfish purposes and to perform malicious practice to destroy someone physically or mentally or financially.


They use black magic a lot in Limpopo


Ndutsu

Indutsu is a Xhosa vulgar word that means butt or ass.
Also see mdidi.


Ndakukhaba unye endutsu.
Utheth'indutsu.

Kenyan Shilling

Currency of Kenya (KES) issued by the Central Bank of Kenya. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.


Banknotes feature Kenya's first president Jomo Kenyatta and wildlife.


Shiri

A bird


Hona shiri
Meaning: Look at that bird

Ayoba

Ayoba is a South African slang, which means something “cool”, “okay”, or “all right”. It was popular before the social media age but its use has declined.


Girl 1: We should go to the mall tomorrow.
Girl 2: Ayoba


Waya waya

Waya waya is a widely used term in South Africa that means "all the time".


He's always telling lies waya waya.

NYKL

Ngiyakukhumbula, meaning I miss you


Girl: So whats up.

Guy: NYKL

Girl: Me Too


Mama

Mama is a term used to refer to a mother.


Mama I love you.

uTaka

Xhosa term for sleeping over at a boyfriend/girlfriend's place.


Umntu wakhe uthe makatake iweekend yonke.

Her partner asked her to sleep over for the whole weekend.




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