Word of the Day [23 Jun 2025]

Fede

A term generally used as an informal greeting around Gauteng. Chances are no one will know how to reply to you if you use this term anywhere other than Gauteng.


Sharp fede majita, dintshang da?

Translender

A translender is a person who is fat on the outside but slender on the inside. Basically a slender person stuck in a fat person's body.


Don't be fooled by this mkhaba, I'm s translender.

Cape Verde

An island nation off West Africa with Creole Portuguese-African culture, known for music and tourism.


We vacationed in Cape Verde to enjoy its beautiful beaches and morna music.

2 minute noodles

An offensive term used to refer to men who suffer from premature ejaculation (men who cum early).


She says she won't sleep with him again cause he is a 2 minute noodle.

Feranja

Feranja is an insult used towards girls to say they are ratchet or hoes .


Uyi feranja uZenkosi

Zambuk

Zambuk Ointment is a popular ointment used for temporary relief of pain and itch. In Mzansi, it is mostly used for lips. People carry it in their pockets and bags. It is one of the most stolen items, together with pens at school.


Can I use your zambuk.

Swazi

Weed from Swaziland that is very potent.


Come let's smoke, I've got some swazi here.

Carboy

Conductor driver assistant who collects fares.


I can't drive dis truck without a carboy

Masimba

Masimba mean SHIT in South African Zulu and Xhosa languages. I know in Zimbabwe (Shona) it means something different.


Uthetha amasimba.
Translation: You are talking shit

Mkhaba

A Zulu term that refers to a huge belly, mostly seen in tenderpreneurs. Sotho people can spell it as mokhaba.


Stomach in, chest out. Umkhaba must fall.

Cheese Boy Tša Kgale

is township slang for someone who once had money, someone who was spoiled by their parents/guardians


You're cheese boy ya kgale because o bona masepa nou



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