Word of the Day [19 Apr 2026]

Cassper Nyovest

South African rapper and businessman, regarded as one of the best rappers in the African continent.


Cassper Nyovest ke star!

Tyoka

Tyoka to break


Susan aka tyoka meaning her leg is broken

Pap

Limpopo people's favourite food, made from maize meal.


We need more pap for the braai.


Dube

Dube is a historic, relatively affluent residential neighborhood in Soweto, Johannesburg, established in the 1950s for the Black middle class and named after educator John Langalibalele Dube.


I was born and bred in Dube.

Thobela

A South African Pedi tribe respectful greeting.


Thobela(Greeting).


Mogwanti

A Sepitori term for a loose girl or sfebe.
Can also be spelt as Mogwanthi.


Mogwanti wa Pitori.

Oksalayo

Regardless of all facts presented before me, I reiterate that my misinformed, obscure perspective is still valid whether you like it or not.


Oksalayo Kaizer Chiefs is still the best team in the country.


Nigerian Naira

Currency of Nigeria (NGN) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria. 1 Naira = 100 kobo.


The naira was introduced in 1973 to replace the pound.

Alostro

The feeling of wanting to explain something and not finding the right term to do that,


Eish "Alostro" mfowethu (unexplainable)


Mombasa

Historic coastal city with Swahili culture and East Africa's largest port.


Mombasa's Old Town features ornate Arab-style doors and architecture.

Stokoloko

Stokoloko is a Xhosa informal term for a "dog without teeth". The term can be used to refer to someone who is not a threat.


Haisuka ngu stokoloko lo, inja engenamazinyo.




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