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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Izinyoka

Izinyoka is a South African term that is used for Electricity cable thieves.

Izinyoka means snakes in Zulu (direct translation)

We don't have electricity here because of izinyoka.

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Dhloogle

Dhloogle is a term used on X, formerly Twitter to refer to Sizwe Dhlomo’s tendency of “knowing” everything under the sun. You can ask him anything and he will have an answer. No articles, no references, just him being sure about everything.

Guy 1: I just heard that in 1994, ANC won the elections but Nelson Mandela made the call to give it to the IFP for stability.

Guy 2: where did you hear that?

Guy 1: From Dhloogle.

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Gintsa

Gintsa or ginsa is a South African term for a thug, mostly those who hijack cars.

She is dating a gintsa hence she has so much money now.

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Jacket

Not to be confused with the clothing item. This is a SePitori term for R10 (Ten Rands). In other parts of South Africa, R10 is referred to as Tiger

Ke shota ka jacket, ntjaka.

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Imoto

Imoto is a Nguni term for a car.

Xhosa: Ndiyayithanda imoto yam.
Zulu: Ngiyayithanda imoto yami.

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Faa

"'Faa' is a borrowed word used for emphasis, originating from Hausa. It is often used at the end of expressions by Yoruba speakers with a Hausa background or origin. This phenomenon is particularly common among Yoruba people in Ilorin and Kogi.

Máa na faa= I will beat you.

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Boi

Boi means friend and can be used to both genders men and women it's a word mostly use in zambia to address a friend

*Hey boi what time are we going to class?
*Boi meet me at kafulu mall
right now.

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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.

You are mad, golo.

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Mabena

A Mabena is a person who is always making mistakes and who is a disappointment.

Disappoint me again, Mabena.

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Gwijo

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.

I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.

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