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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Of Zulu origin, this directly translates to "burn meat". It is the Zulu equivalent to a braai. In most cases, it refers to a place that sells and "braais" meet.
Example

Let's go braai some meat at that Shisa Nyama.

Chief • 23 July 2020
A chiller is the name given to a diehard fan of the popular South African podcast called Podcast and Chill with MacG.

Plural: Chillers
Example

I never miss an episode of Podcast and Chill because I'm a true Chiller.

Siya • 10 May 2024

Relaxing, socialising with friends over drinks and sometimes some braai meat at someone’s home, tavern, club or at a pub.
Example

I'm planning a chillas this coming weekend at my place.

Chief • 06 April 2021
Skamelian Man is the Person who is basen in KameelriveirB
Example

There at the shop I met with Skamelian Man, and We had great moments

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Anti Devil • 01 August 2026

A small West African country with Portuguese influence, cashew production, and political challenges.
Example

Guinea-Bissau's economy depends heavily on cashew nut exports.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
The moment Sunday stops feeling like a Sunday and the anxiety of Monday kicks in.
Example

It’s starting to feel like Smonday now 😭

Skhokho • 31 July 2023

Ihule is another Xhosa term for a whore or sfebe.
Plural: Amahule
Example

yhu lihule usisi wakho.

MXhosa • 08 July 2021
Something very dull, dumb and dangerous
Example

He is a ZANU PF

uCrist • 18 July 2021

Umpu is a Xhosa word for a gun.
Example

Ndifuna umpu wam
I want my gun.

OD • 26 July 2025
An action word which means to punch or slap, but can be as well used to refer to the sound made when someone or something is being punched.
Example

I go give you gbosa for head.

Adeola • 11 July 2020


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