Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026

The South African former president.
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Chief • 24 July 2026
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Qhoqhoqho is a Xhosa term for the trachea (windpipe/throat).
Example

Ndizakuqhawula uqhoqhoqho.

I will slit your throat.

MXhosa • 13 November 2021
Ikari is a kasi term for a car.
Example

Uthenge ikari ne dladla.
He bought a car and a house.

Skhokho • 04 August 2021

Fear of women, especially beautiful women.
Example

This one can't talk to women, akere he has gwababa.

Mr Trends • 19 July 2020
Intsomi is a Xhosa term for a tale. Those stories our grandparents used to tell us when we were young.
Example

Hayi yintsomi, Hayi yi film.

MXhosa • 16 February 2023

House or home.
Example

Twende keja tupumzike.

Admin • 26 July 2026
Gintsa or ginsa is a South African term for a thug, mostly those who hijack cars.
Example

She is dating a gintsa hence she has so much money now.

DRex • 15 May 2021

A landlocked West African country with Sahara desert, uranium deposits, and rapid population growth.
Example

Niger faces challenges from desertification and food insecurity.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
A word in any of the Nguni languages, a prefix for "I have"
Example

Ngine- (I have)

imali (money)

Ngine+imali = Nginemali (I have money)

S.J • 07 June 2021

Iqobelo is a term that means something is real or authentic.
Example

Come buy from me, I only sell iqobelo.

Percy • 28 April 2025
Jozi is a colloquial term for Johannesburg, the most populous city in South Africa.
Example

I’m moving to Jozi.

DRex • 28 May 2024


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