Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026
The South African former president.
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Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.
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I am from the dusty streets of Soweto.
A domkop is a name given to someone who is an idiot.
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You can be a domkop sometimes 🤦🏽♂️
polyandry is a form of polygamy in which a woman takes two or more husbands at the same time.
Example
South African women are excited about polyandry but they can't even keep one man.
The most dangerous creature. Male bestie is the guy your girlfriend always tells you not to worry about but you don't know what they do behind closed doors. He is the guy that's always waiting for you to fuck up.
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My guy be careful of your girl's male bestie.
Sudan's confluence city where the Blue and White Niles meet.
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Khartoum's National Museum displays ancient Nubian artifacts.
To flex or to show off
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Nna nkao tempela, net akerato bolela thata, ke dealer ka action.
A landlocked Southern African country known for Victoria Falls, copper mining, and wildlife.
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Livingstone, Zambia is the gateway to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders.
Okapi is a term used to describe a pocket knife. It was derived from a famous South African knife brand by the name Okapi.
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In South Africa, if you don't have a gun, at least have an Okapi.
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Msunu kanyoko to whoever is disrespecting me.
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