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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Mamzo is a kasi slang term for mom or mother.
Example

Eish sorry mamzo, I won’t do it again.

Siya • 13 June 2024

Swi

Swi is a Zimbabwean slang term for Alright/Fine.
Example

The poem you wrote ibinguswi

Thandazani • 05 January 2025

My brother/my sister/my best friend/
Example

Kunjani mntase nakugcina kudala

Man Himself • 17 March 2023
A soccer skill/move where a player puts the ball in between another player's legs.
Example

Did you see that shibobo from Messi?

DRex • 14 August 2021

Is a drug Lord who arrested in America for dealing in hard who contested to be a Nigerian president and was rejected by the masses but he rigged his way to be declared the winner after paying the INEC chairman $177 million US dollars

Thiefnibu:means criminals / he’s a criminal who looted his lagos state funds for himself

Thiefnibu/ is a wanted criminals in America; he forged his identity

Thiefnibu;- Bola Tinubu is not his real name he stole a woman name
Example

Thiefnibu ;- is a name given to Tinubu who’s a drug from Nigerian who contested to become president

chibuzo • 22 March 2023
A term used in South African high schoolsβ€”coined by the Matric Class of 2024β€”to refer to students born in 2010 during the FIFA World Cup hosted in South Africa. The nickname comes from the tournament’s official anthem, β€œWaka Waka (This Time for Africa)” by Shakira. It’s commonly used to refer to Grade 8 learners of 2024, most of whom were born that year.
Example

Eish, amaWaka Waka were making noise while we were writing.

Certified2K • 08 November 2025

Jiva is a kasi term for dancing. It can also be spelt as Jaiva.
Example

Ey wena uyathanda uku jiva.

You like dancing

Danny • 26 June 2021
A South African slang term for township.
Example

I come form ekasi.

Sinazo • 20 July 2020

The incorrect way of spelling "could have".
Example

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

Varsity Dude • 26 April 2021
A West African economic powerhouse known for cocoa production, French influence, and political recovery.
Example

CΓ΄te d'Ivoire is the world's largest producer of cocoa beans.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025


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