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
Ungothandiwe kakhulu .
A guy who carries out 419 fraud on the internet (Those Nigerian prince scams).
Example
I got scammed all my money by a Yahoo boy from Abuja.
(v.) Being stressed that relaxing makes you more stressed because you are not working on what's making you stressed.
Example
Don't mind him, he is stresslaxing.
A word that refers to Marijuana or weed
Example
When people zol, they put saliva on the paper and then they share that zol. But also they are moving saliva
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.
'N' a slight sleep or short sleep, especially during the day.
Example
I wanna take a nap in my room.
I thought he want to catch a nap.
Mjondolo is another term for informal settlements (mkhukhu).
Example
There is an movement called Abahlali basemjondolo
Eng: The foot is the terminal part of the leg that supports body weight and enables movement.
Afr: Die voet is die einddeel van die been wat die liggaamsgewig dra en beweging moontlik maak.
Afr: Die voet is die einddeel van die been wat die liggaamsgewig dra en beweging moontlik maak.
Example
Eng: Your foot can make you the first step to victory!
Afr: Jou voet kan die eerste stap na oorwinning vir jou wees!
Pronunciation
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