Word of the Day — 28 Aug 2026

South Africa

Holding a candle

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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South Africa

Mandla Ncikazi

Mandla Ncikazi (born 16 February 1969) is a Plumber And South African professional soccer former player who is part of the technical staff at South African Premier Division club Orlando Pirates.
Example

When someone arms are Crossed , with shoulders pulled together and hands that rub over the arms or sides (a self-soothing motion). Slower movements than usual. Half-formed movements, as if the character doesn't have the energy for more. You can then refer that person as Mandla Ncikazi

Mcebisi Ngubane • 10 June 2022
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South Africa

The yanos

A skrr skrr way of referring to amapiano.
Example

Yo fam, I think I'm beginning to like the yanos.

Danny • 15 April 2021
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South Africa

DBN Gogo

A South African DJ who is the daughter of politician Jeff Radebe. Her uncles are billionaire president Cyril Ramaphosa and billionaire businessman Pratrice Motsepe.
Example

DBN Gogo's songs are lit.

Skhokho • 09 May 2021
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Golo

Igolo is a Xhosa/Zulu term for an asshole. It is also used as a swear word so I would suggest you don't call anyone that.
Example

You are mad, golo.

DRex • 19 April 2021
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Ghana

Charley

Alternative spelling of Chale; friend or buddy.
Example

Charley, how body?

Admin • 26 July 2026
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South Africa

Tweleb

A twitter celebrity who usually has a lot of followers.
Example

These twelebs are always plagiarising our posts and get more likes for them.

Mbali • 08 April 2021
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Kapa

Kapa is the Xhosa name for Cape Town.
Example

Ndiphuma eKapa mna.

Percy • 27 April 2025
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Nigeria

Efiko

These word EFIKO stand for a brilliant person
Example

Tolu is an efiko of our class

Muhammed • 28 November 2024
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Nigeria

Kano

Ancient Hausa city and northern commercial hub with centuries-old dye pits.
Example

Kano's Great Mosque is built on a 15th-century foundation.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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Worldwide

Park the bus

In soccer, to park the bus means to play very defensively, to get a lot of players behind the ball. Imagine a bus parked in front of the goal. It is almost impossible to score.
Example

Park the bus, Man United. Playing football the Mourinho way

Varsity Dude • 28 April 2021
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