Word of the Day — 29 Oct 2026

A man with a weak and feminine personality
Example

hey wena stop acting like a kangethe

Wenali • 21 April 2023
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An African proverb (apparently), is taken from Xhosa and directly translate to "where do you enter?". It means how is that/this any of your concern?
Example

Guy: I don't like the fact that you smoke.

Girl: Ungenaphi?

Sinazo • 12 April 2021
Okes is a South African Cheese boy or Model C slang term for gents or guys.
Example

Okes were having fun last night at the rugby game.

Themba • 27 March 2025

It literally means a farmer makes a plan.

It’s testament to the fact that the Afrikaner will figure stuff out. If there’s a problem, he’ll find a workaround. If something is scarce, he’ll find a substitute.
Example

These power cuts are annoying but 'n Boer maak 'n plan.

Gert • 04 November 2022
Tyoka to break
Example

Susan aka tyoka meaning her leg is broken

Scarboy_zw • 28 September 2021

An offensive term used to refer to men who suffer from premature ejaculation (men who cum early).
Example

She says she won't sleep with him again cause he is a 2 minute noodle.

CG • 03 November 2022
Peto is a Xhosa feminine slang term for "friend".
Example

Hayi peto, where are you going?

Chief • 21 July 2026

ode

dunse untrained
Example

that boy is an ode

Zack Grealish • 23 February 2025

Ong

A slang term that means "right?". It is mostly used at the end of statements and asked as a question.
Example

So you are stressing over the World Cup results ong?

Admin • 05 August 2026

To jaiva is to dance.
Example

I need to learn uku jaiva.

Danny • 26 June 2021
Fifty shillings.
Example

Nipe chwani ninunue soda.

Admin • 26 July 2026


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