Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026

The South African former president.
Example

Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.

Chief • 24 July 2026
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Bundus is a term used to refer to the rural areas. It’s mostly used by people in the burbs to β€œlook down” on those ones who come from the rural areas.
Example

You can see the way he speaks that he’s from the bundus.

Brazo • 28 July 2026
A backroom is a room in a yard that's usually at the back of the main house. It is mostly used for rental purposes.
Example

I'm renting a backroom in Tembisa.

Skhokho • 03 May 2022

Yoh

A popular South African expression used to show shock, surprise or excitement.
Example

Yho, I can’t believe he left her.

Chief • 09 September 2026
A kasi term for a club or a party or a place where a party takes place
Example

Asambe siye enkwarini

Kelebogile dlamini • 09 August 2021

This is a term used to refer to someone who smokes nyaope.
Example

These nyaope boys would kill you for R5.

DRex • 19 July 2020
Isimbi is the steel
Example

Baberegisa isimbi Ekhaya
They used a steel at Home

Pronunciation
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Anti Devil • 15 August 2026

Nothern Sotho word, popular in Limpopo use to describe a beautiful girl.
Example

That girl is hot gents. Ke Letsabitsa.

Sir Austine D. • 03 October 2022

BBL

BBL is short for Brazilian Butt Lift. This is what these influencers do to make their nyash big.
Example

β€œSkatlo nyela wena ka BBL that looks like rugby player’s shoulders” - Seemah

Siya • 23 June 2023

To be in good spirits or ready; also to show off.
Example

Niko form leo.

Admin • 26 July 2026
Inja is a Nguni term for a dog.
Example

Lo mjita yinja.
This guy is a dog.

LinguistZA • 26 June 2024


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