Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026
The South African former president.
Example
Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.
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Creatures which must be avoided by all men To live a peaceful life.
Example
“Bafazi Abanangcondo outy yami”
Is a South African slang term for prison or jail.
Example
Idanyane can cause you to do things you never thought you'd do.
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
To show anger or disbelief.
Example
Yeses maan, I am angry. How can this boy do this to me mara.
Refers to the 50 cents coin.
Regardless of all facts presented before me, I reiterate that my misinformed, obscure perspective is still valid whether you like it or not.
Example
Oksalayo Kaizer Chiefs is still the best team in the country.
eczema, a rash, skin condition
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You have deeshcloth on hi hand; She have deeshcloth all over her body
Sbwl is a Xhosa shorthand for “sabaweli”. Sabaweli, which in turn is a shorthand of “andisabaweli, andisayibaweli, etc.”, is built from the root word “ukubawela” which means to crave, want, desire, wish for, fancy, yearn, etc.
Example
1. Umntu wakho xa ebona mna, uthi sbwl. >> When your person sees me, s/he says sbwl.
2. Sbwl beer today.
3. Sbwl the coronavirus to just disappear.
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