Word of the Day — 13 Oct 2026

Former imperial capital with medieval castles and churches.
Example

Gondar's Fasil Ghebbi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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plug is a word used by Xhosa people that means HIV & AIDS
Example

yho njayam lawei ine plug

Inam • 03 November 2021
A SePitori word meaning "something"
Example

"Ako botse ane deng mfanaka"

"Let me tell you something buddy"

Godz • 02 December 2022

A vulgar or explicit way to say butt or ass.

Do not say this to anyone or you will be moered.
Example

You are mad, mdidi wakho.

DRex • 06 April 2021
To vomit.
Example

I think I might chunder after eating this.

Skhokho • 05 July 2026

Tik

Tik is the South African street name for crystal meth. It also goes by the street name thsuf.
Example

These boys smoke tik and terrorize the community.

Varsity Dude • 04 May 2021
Refers to R100 (One hundred Rands. One Klipa would mean R100, 2 klipa - R200, etc.
Example

Guy 1: How much did you pay for a box of cigarettes during lockdown.

Guy 2: I got this 20s for 2 klipa.

Mr Trends • 24 July 2020

It's a SePitori word used to refer to garbage collectors.
Example

It's Wednesday today, bo rra madumbu ba tla.

Lels • 28 May 2021
A Mabena is a person who is always making mistakes and who is a disappointment.
Example

Disappoint me again, Mabena.

Skhokho • 01 May 2021

A large island nation with unique wildlife, vanilla production, and French cultural influences.
Example

Madagascar is home to lemurs found nowhere else on Earth.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
A feeling or mood; to get along well with someone.
Example

I dey vibe with that guy.

Admin • 26 July 2026


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