Word of the Day [12 May 2026]

Shisa Nyama

Of Zulu origin, this directly translates to "burn meat". It is the Zulu equivalent to a braai. In most cases, it refers to a place that sells and "braais" meet.

Let's go braai some meat at that Shisa Nyama.

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BBL

BBL is short for Brazilian Butt Lift. This is what these influencers do to make their nyash big.

“Skatlo nyela wena ka BBL that looks like rugby player’s shoulders” - Seemah

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Could of

The incorrect way of spelling "could have".

He could of been killed if it wasn't for me.

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Mara

A filler word usually meaning "but"
It can be added in the beginning, middle, or the end of a sentence.

Mara why it is so expensive?
He's good looking mara he's not a good person.
Why do we have to be so broke, mara?

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Qobelo

Iqobelo is a term that means something is real or authentic.

Come buy from me, I only sell iqobelo.

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Huzit

Pronounced: Hoo-zet.
South African slang: How are you doing?
The word is borrowed from the Afrikaans language - Hoe is dit. Direct translate: How is it.

Hi my friend, huzit?

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Alhoshnability

Good kind Philosophy of the hosh slang in all different languages to tell each origin of place, when and why.

You sound like a alhoshnability kind of a person

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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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Flavoured air

This is the premium air that people from Pitori think they breathe, while the rest of the world breathes normal air.

Pretorians like to think they breathe flavoured air

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Chow

A South African slang term for food / to eat.

1. Food - They serve nice chow there.
2. Eat - Let's go chow before the dining hall closes.

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Mzekezeke

The mask wearing guy (Kwaito star), whom people say is DJ Sbu.

They say Mzekezeke can be anyone.

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