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.

Varsity Dude 11 May 2021
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Ihoki is a term used to refer to a shack.
Example

I need decoration ideas for ihoki yam.

Siya 23 July 2024
A meal that is generally cooked on Sundays in many households across Mzansi.

It is coined as 7 colours because it comprises a lot of colourful ingredients; a mix of vegetables, starch and meat that make up various colours.
Example

I went home last weekend and my highlight was the 7 colours oledi cooked.

MXhosa 01 May 2022

It's a thing or something
Example

Iphi la wayi ?



In English - where is that thing?

Inkonde' magama 09 February 2022
Is Xhosa word to categorise Xhosa men abaculelwa uSomagwaza who went to Initiation school apart from boys & men from other tribes.
Example

I'm a Xhosa Dyani✓✓✓

(I'm a Hlubi/Sotho or Zulu Dyani) Hai ninganya minqundu

Lizwi 21 January 2025

To handle something smartly or discreetly arrange it.
Example

Just code am make nobody know.

Admin 26 July 2026
Conductor driver assistant who collects fares.
Example

I can't drive dis truck without a carboy

James04 23 March 2025

Tyoka to break
Example

Susan aka tyoka meaning her leg is broken

Scarboy_zw 28 September 2021
A vagabond; one who roams and hangs out in the streets.
Example

That boy be kubolor, he no dey house.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

Nelly M is the name that the recent generation / Social Media has given to former South African president, Nelson Mandela.
Example

I miss Nelly M, things would be better if he was still alive.

Varsity Dude 27 August 2021
Deragatory slang which means to have sexual intercourse, bang .
Example

my Gee, Tommorow my chick will be visiting me, I can't wait to Ashkarine The Banganoy.

Siba da Ntsizwa (GI) 24 August 2025


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