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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Ukukhamba is to walk
Example

Iye Mnakwethu Mina Ngibawa ukukhamba

Anti Devil • 31 July 2026
Ntjaka is a Sotho slang term that loosely translates to "my dog". It is used in the context of a friend (my friend).
Example

I'll see you tomorrow, ntjaka.

Morena • 24 May 2024

A term that is used to refer to a beautiful woman.

Can also be spelt as chandapha.
Example

yoh this girl ke shandapha.

Skhokho • 01 May 2021
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example

she keeps telling me I'm fat and she is always making derogatory remarks.

Zet • 14 June 2021

A snake in human form,could also be define as devil herself.
Example

Umuntu wesifaza utsandza imali.

samkelo • 14 July 2024
A group of racist individuals that also have a love for mango flavored vapes.
Example

The niggasaures had a beat off last week.

Itu • 13 October 2024

Breaking into pieces
Example

Ukadonha uno tyoka

Scarboy_zw • 28 September 2021
hyena A hyena is a medium-to-large carnivorous mammal belonging to the family Hyaenidae.
Example

I saw a hyena.

Pronunciation
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Anna • 13 September 2026

An enclosure for livestock, or a rural village of huts surrounded by a stockade.
Example

Make sure the kraal is clean before the elders come back.

DRex • 05 May 2021
when a good dancer knows when to leave the stage.
Example

"Chomi o mpethile ka hit/run and ke cachitse"

Bra frans • 04 June 2026


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