Word of the Day — 01 Nov 2026
A Xhosa term used to tell someone that you are going through the most.
Variations: mgowo, gowa, gowisha, gowishing.
Variations: mgowo, gowa, gowisha, gowishing.
Example
I'm so broke, ngumgowo nje wodwa mntase.
Financially, ndiyagowa.
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Example
Did you see that goal by Jomo?
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Example
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Example
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Example
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Example
Who is the GOAT between Messi and Ronaldo?
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Example
She is dating a gintsa hence she has so much money now.
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Example
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