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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Gabon

A Central African country with rainforests, oil wealth, and relatively high standard of living.

Gabon has set aside about 11% of its territory for national parks.

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Toti

Itoti is a general term for a can or tin. It can be a can of beer, food or whatever, as long as it's a can you can call it itoti.

I stopped drinking ngud, I only drink itoti now.

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Chaaka

A guy.
Random guy

Chaaka ngwiya okwa swaka

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Tman or kingsley

A person that robs other people cash.

I will never make an equal share i will tman or kingsley anyone because i have a family to feed.

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Somagwaza

A rather mysterious, if not mythical, forefather who invented circumcision as a means of passage into manhood for amaXhosa.

Sibulela uSomagwaza.

We thank Somagwaza.

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Hosh karamaima

Popularised by rapper Cassper Nyovest, Hosh karamaima means an exceptionally beautiful and distinguished woman characterised by a harmonious blend of striking physical features and admirable qualities.

Have you seen my wife? Hosh Karamaima!

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Tanzanian Shilling

Currency of Tanzania (TZS) issued by the Bank of Tanzania. 1 Shilling = 100 senti.

Features Swahili text and images of Julius Nyerere.

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Meneer Magongwa

A situation where you don't have money and you have no means of getting it.

I'm so Meneer Magongwa these days.

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Mxit

Mxit was a popular South African social media platform before the times of WhatsApp.
That's what we used to get girls back in the day.

Niggas had a girlfriend in every province during the Mxit days 🤣

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Vaslap

Vaslap or vaaslap is a term used to refer to bathing cloth. You know that cloth you use when you are bathing.

I need to get myself a new vaslap, this one is too old.

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