Word of the Day — 06 Aug 2026

Sbhanxa or sibhanxa is a Xhosa term for an idiot or a fool.
Example

Yeer usisbhanxa ke khona wena ufunda lewey lol

MXhosa 24 May 2021
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Sapa is the state of being broke or not having money or food at your disposal
Example

So finally Sapa don catch this guy

Guy sapa hold me like this no be lie

Christian 30 August 2022
Jomo is a name given to a kasi kid that has a big head. They are usually very good at football (like Jomo Sono)
Example

Did you see that goal by Jomo?

Stanley 21 April 2025

Having sex without a condom.
Example

I'm going in there skoon baba.

MXhosa 17 May 2021
Another word for food (used commonly by stoners)
Example

....hey bro...after that "session" I'm definitely feeling the munchies.

Theguynextdoor 20 October 2024

A person who is not scared of anything. Willing to risk it all, including career and own life for a man.
Example

I got myself igudumana, I’m sorted for life.

DRex 13 April 2023
Inxila is a Xhosa term for a drunkard.
Example

Ubhuti wakho linxila lokwenyani.

Translation: Your brother is a real drunkard.

MXhosa 28 May 2021

The most dangerous creature. Male bestie is the guy your girlfriend always tells you not to worry about but you don't know what they do behind closed doors. He is the guy that's always waiting for you to fuck up.
Example

My guy be careful of your girl's male bestie.

Skhokho 23 May 2021
Nnyo is a Sotho term that means cunt or pussy.
Example

Ke nyaka nnyo today.

Morena 22 May 2024

Urhulu

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Urhulu Sesi Omkhulu Baba woMundu

Urhulu is Big Sister of a person's Father
Example

Sithe Masifika Khabo Baba Urhulu Wajabula

By the time We arrived at Father's home Aunty was happy

Anti Devil 6 days ago
The only female Webster Spida loves
Example

Mary is so esculent

OG Spida 27 October 2023


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