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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A rolled piece of cloth used to balance a load carried on the head
Example

You boh, an get cattah to tow anybody load

James04 • 23 March 2025
Fokkerkie is basically a small fokker
Example

Daai Steve is OK maar 'n fokkerkie

Translation: that guy Steve is a real small fuck

Tead jeffrey • 04 June 2025

Snokonoko means money, tjhelete ,zaka,moola,magumba and I would encourage majita to have it
Example

Mzala o na le snokonoko

Khathazamadoda • 20 January 2026
How are you?
Example

Muli bwanji kumeneko,How are you there?

ChIccondi • 21 July 2022

Home... place of residence
Example

ek is nog by die tsari

@the_names_jere • 29 November 2021
Slang for the Covid-19 virus. Derived from the word "Covid"
Example

I had the 'Vid last month. Had to go to a quarantine site for 14 days.

S.J • 07 June 2021

Nigeria's purpose-built capital with striking modern architecture.
Example

Abuja's Aso Rock is the symbolic center of Nigerian politics.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
Amabhokobhoko is the name used to refer to the South African men's rugby team (Springboks).
Example

I won't be available this weekend, I will be watching Amabhokobhoko.

Stanley • 19 November 2024

The Free State, formerly known as the Orange Free State, is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Bloemfontein, which is also South Africa's judicial capital.
Example

The Free State is in the middle of the country.

Maps • 14 June 2024
It refers to the money that is given to a woman after spending a time with her. The money is some sort of thanks giving for pleasure
Example

The Pinkie spend a night with Penny last night. In the morning Pinkie asked mavuso from Penny.

Maeko Penny • 13 October 2023


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