Word of the Day — 10 Nov 2026

eczema, a rash, skin condition
Example

You have deeshcloth on hi hand; She have deeshcloth all over her body

James04 • 23 March 2025
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The Northern Cape is South Africa's largest province, with desert landscapes, wildlife and gemstones.
Example

I have never been to the Northern Cape.

Maps • 14 June 2024
I'm not with it
Example

You want me to sacrifice my time for something that won't work out? Andizi shame

Manana • 09 October 2021

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

Mogwanti wa Pitori.

Danny • 20 April 2021
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Example

I found the definition on Africtionary.

Admin • 14 March 2025

Sjura is a derogatory Xhosa slang term for a whore or hoe.
Example

Hayi Maan sisjura lewey

MXhosa • 31 January 2022
A very strong strain of dagga or weed grown in Durban.
Example

This is not your normal shit, this is Durban poison.

Siya • 13 June 2024

Dzubha is a slang term for a chubby or fat person.
Example

Did you see that dzubha over there?

Xhosa Nostra • 17 July 2025
Ede Eki meaning "market day"
This language is spoken by Urhobo in Delta State Nigeria.
Example

Today is Ede Eki , today is market day .

French Ovotu Abraham • 09 May 2025

Ubhalelwe mean She or He failed
Example

Ubhalelwe ukumkhuza
He failed to rebuke him

Anti Devil • 08 August 2026
Mzala is a Nguni term for Cousin.
Example

Mzala siyakwazi.
Cousin, we know you.

Chief • 09 September 2026


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