Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026

The South African former president.
Example

Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.

Chief • 24 July 2026
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Igolo is a Xhosa/Zulu term for an asshole. It is also used as a swear word so I would suggest you don't call anyone that.
Example

You are mad, golo.

DRex • 19 April 2021
An expression of agreement or that something is exactly right.
Example

Gbam! You talk true.

Admin • 26 July 2026

Sosh Plata refers to the customised number plate with a smaller/different font & font size, which makes it more appealing to the eye. It makes the car look cleaner & sexier. Also known as: illegal plata // Stance number plate // sosha plata.
Example

ah mfanaka ko botsa nka kreya dai Golf, fetsa kere Sosh 'plata ah ema nyana joh!"



(boy I am telling you, if I get that Golf, then put that illegal plata on it, its gonna break necks!)

Blessing • 05 April 2025
Mpesu is a substance made from the bark of the Securidaca longipedunculata tree, which aids men in terms of obtaining an erection and other sexual problems such as weak eraction, early ejaculation, low sex drive. Mpesa can be Mpesu
Example

/ɪmˈpɛsu/
My friend uses mpesu


A Southern African nation with Portuguese colonial heritage, rich in oil and diamonds, featuring diverse landscapes from beaches to savannas.
Example

Angola's economy has grown significantly since the end of its civil war in 2002.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
A South African term that denotes that a person or thing that is authentic, real, or legitimate.
Example

Zambuk is the real makoya.

MzansiEdits • 28 April 2025

To stand and be at alert or wait.
Example

Pozi for here. Meaning wait for (me) here.



Pozi make dem no loss you. Stand at alert so that you're not pickpocketed

Abioye • 07 December 2024
Normally used when asking what is wrong or what is going on.
Example

Huzet ngawe?(What is wrong with you), huzet?( What happened)

Ibhudda • 29 May 2024

An action word which means to punch or slap, but can be as well used to refer to the sound made when someone or something is being punched.
Example

I go give you gbosa for head.

Adeola • 11 July 2020
Is a place in ughelli North local Government Area
Example

Let us go to Saniko.

French Ovotu Abraham • 09 May 2025


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