Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026

South Africa

Jacob Zuma

The South African former president.
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Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.

Chief • 24 July 2026
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South Africa

Dhloogle

Dhloogle is a term used on X, formerly Twitter to refer to Sizwe Dhlomo’s tendency of “knowing” everything under the sun. You can ask him anything and he will have an answer. No articles, no references, just him being sure about everything.
Example

Guy 1: I just heard that in 1994, ANC won the elections but Nelson Mandela made the call to give it to the IFP for stability.

Guy 2: where did you hear that?

Guy 1: From Dhloogle.

OD • 31 May 2024
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Uganda

nyashlessness

(especially of a woman) the state of having a very small or no nyash, in a way that makes one ugly or unattractive.
Example

Most Ugandan girls are facing rejection due to their nyashlessness. bumlessness

Samuel Nsabiyunva (Samuel Pro) • 24 May 2023
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South Africa

Family meeting

Whenever President Cyril Ramaphosa sets up a time to address the country about Covid.
Example

There will be another family meeting, I hope he doesn't ban alcohol again.

Mr Trends • 22 April 2021
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South Africa

Slatsa

1. Refers to a stupid/childish person.
Example

"ejoh wena o slatsa!"

"bro you're stupid"

Tebogo • 01 October 2022
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South Africa
Sepitori

Ke dese

In Sepitori, dese means good, beautiful... anything great. You may use it to say you are good at something or even use it to say you are beautiful.
The "Ke" in front stands for "I" or "I am"
Example

Ke dese ka diski unlike Bafana Bafana players.

Mr Trends • 15 April 2021
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Morocco

Marrakesh

Red City known for souks, palaces, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
Example

Marrakesh's Bahia Palace showcases exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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South Africa
Tsotsitaal / Scamto

Tsotsi

This is a general kasi term for a criminal.
Example

He got mugged by some Tsotsi from town.

Sinazo • 20 July 2020
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South Africa

Mxit

Mxit was a popular South African social media platform before the times of WhatsApp.

That's what we used to get girls back in the day.
Example

Niggas had a girlfriend in every province during the Mxit days 🤣

Skhokho • 04 May 2021
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South Africa

Nkalakatha

A hit song by the legendary Mandoza and it almost became the National Anthem but Sister Betina overtook it.
Example

Can you please play the Nkalakatha song.

Chief • 14 February 2022
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South Africa

Tokantsa

Is to buy WEED, this term started in Mamelodi now is a common word around Pitori.
Example

Bro, Vraiza ujike ko Jeff uTokantse baart

Thulani Mabuza • 22 April 2022
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