Word of the Day [08 Jul 2026]

Nkunzi

Nkunzi is a Xhosa term for a male animal. It is also often used to refer to a person, obviously male.

Ndifuna ukuthetha inkunzi yebhokhwe.

I want to buy a male goat.

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Sfebe

The Kasi term for a whore or hoe.

This girl ke sfebe.

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Gumba

cash, stash , dough, (relation to money in general.)

Serendipitously the word is a title of the song that shook the whole mzansi, nation as a whole, it was in every corner one would turn.

ntwana ako sike gumba dar, lend me some cash nyana.

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Inganekwane

Izinganekwane izingxoxo ezazixoxwa ogogo/omama/omkhulu Kanye nobaba.Zaxoxelwa abantwana ngesikhathi sakudala.

Umama uxoxela izingane zakhe inganekwane.

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Amasende

A Xhosa/Zulu term for Balls (As in testicles, not a soccer ball).
Also see marete.

Amasende akho ayanuka.

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Krwala

Ikrwala is a Xhosa term for a fresh out of initiation school man. You will see them with their formal clothes and the red thing on their face.

I can't wait to see my younger brother as ikrwala.

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Mauritius

An Indian Ocean island nation with multicultural society, financial services, and luxury tourism.

Mauritius has transformed from sugar-based economy to financial hub.

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5 Bob

Refers to the 50 cents coin.

Kid: How much are these chips
My friend: They are 5 bob, my friend.

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Hoki

Ihoki is a term used to refer to a shack.

I need decoration ideas for ihoki yam.

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Mjita/out

A guy/ gentleman/clever man

How's it Mjita; 'm just Moja (fine)

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A Reece

The king of South African rap, if not African rap. If you disagree with me, go argue with your ancestors. He hails from the great city of Pitori. He has the hip hop industry on his back like he is Quasimodo.

A Reece is the greatest rapper alive. He is the G.O.A.T!

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