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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A term that all the skrr skrr kids have been using in the comments section of Instagram. Apparently it means something not making sense or stupid.
Example
No one:
Skrr skrr on insta: Nah he tweaking
NMU (formerly known as NMMU) is Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. It is the University you go to when you get rejected at Rhodes.
Also known as phara-phara. A term that refers to a drug addict who often terrorizes the community through criminal activities. The term is mostly used in Xhosa and Zulu speaking communities. In Gauteng, this person would be called a Nyaope Boy.
Example
There was nothing he could do, ela phara had a huge knife so he just gave away the phone.
In South Africa, a bakkie refers to a pick-up truck.
Example
I need to get myself a bakkie for when I go to the villages.
A term that is used to refer to light skinned people (mostly girls).
If you are a guy and someone calls you a yellow bone, then something is wrong my guy 😂
If you are a guy and someone calls you a yellow bone, then something is wrong my guy 😂
Example
We were just chilling and this yellow bone came in and everyone was looking at her. It was like a dream 😍
A colloquial term to greet someone, synonymous with "hello",”hi”, “hey”.
Example
Eita my brother, dintshang?
BBL is short for Brazilian Butt Lift. This is what these influencers do to make their nyash big.
A SePitori word that usually refers to a guy that can handle difficult situations, or is brave enough to do things other people can't do.
It could also mean someone who is well respected because of his status in society.
It could also mean someone who is well respected because of his status in society.
Example
Mpho ke lepara joe, he just approached that hot girl sitting over there.
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