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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An exclamation used when the effects of weed, lean, alcohol, or another intoxicating substance suddenly kick in strongly. It expresses that moment when you feel yourself going into “second gear” and the high/intoxication hits noticeably harder.
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*You feel yourself tripping* “Gidli”
A kasi term that is used to refer to an older man. It is borrowed from Afrikaans and has a direct translation of big man.
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Sure grootman, zkhiphani.
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Features Amharic script and images of Ethiopian cultural heritage.
The term refers to a woman or women who are identified as being available for the pleasure and entertainment of men.
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John vul'igate, nasi istocko.
John open the gate, we have the stocko.
Suddenly/quickly and unexpectedly.
Example
jiki jiki, a gusheshe came hurtling round the corner.
An informal Xhosa slang term for "I am so happy / I am so excited". It is shortened from "Andisavuyi"
Example
Kaizer Chiefs lost to Chippa Utd today, savuyi mntkbw.
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
she keeps telling me I'm fat and she is always making derogatory remarks.
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