Word of the Day — 27 Aug 2026

It is an intelligent person. E.g lenebari Victor is a brain box
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Lenebari Victor is a brain box

Brain box 21 October 2022
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Fokkol is a popular South African term for Nothing, dololo, nix.
Example

I fear fokkol!!!

Varsity Dude 04 August 2021
A backroom is a room in a yard that's usually at the back of the main house. It is mostly used for rental purposes.
Example

I'm renting a backroom in Tembisa.

Skhokho 03 May 2022

A traditional maize-and-beans dish; also a nickname for something basic.
Example

Nilikula githeri lunch.

Admin 26 July 2026
Malegeni is a slang term used in Zambia to refer to a catapult or a slingshot. It is typically a Y-shaped wooden branch with rubber bands attached, used to shoot small stones or pellets.
Example

The politician waved a malegeni during the rally to make a symbolic statement against the government.

Ken 20 July 2026

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
My brother/my sister/my best friend/
Example

Kunjani mntase nakugcina kudala

Man Himself 17 March 2023

Kapa is the Xhosa name for Cape Town.
Example

Ndiphuma eKapa mna.

Percy 27 April 2025
Korobela refers to a love potion given to a man or woman to love you more and be more submissive towards you.
Example

She gave him korobela that's why she controls him like this.

Sinazo 05 May 2021

A South African DJ who is the daughter of politician Jeff Radebe. Her uncles are billionaire president Cyril Ramaphosa and billionaire businessman Pratrice Motsepe.
Example

DBN Gogo's songs are lit.

Skhokho 09 May 2021
The coloured version of make out ses
Example

Kelly gave me a nice vrystik

BigDRandy12345 28 February 2024


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