Word of the Day [03 Mar 2026]

Gatvol

Is an Afrikaans term for complitely fed up or very upset.

I am gatvol with Kaizer Chiefs.

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Johannesburg

Johannesburg also known informally as Jozi, Joburg, or "The City of Gold", is the largest city in South Africa. The city was established in 1886 following the discovery of gold on what had been a farm

My friends from Johannesburg don't know anything about struggle.

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Cupcake

The nickname for the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa.

Cupcake is opening the country again.

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Sibeko

Sibeko is a term that has been used to refer to a drunkard. This is due to a character from the famous South African sitcom, Emzini wezinsizwa, who was always drunk.
Now Sibeko is synonymous for drunkard.

Why did you give him money, don't you know he's a Sibeko?

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Madibas

A term used in South Africa to refer to money. Madiba is Nelson Mandela's clan name and his face is on the South African bank notes, hence the term.

I can’t come if there’s no Madibas.

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Hayi

A Xhosa term for No.

Q: Are you hungry?
A: Hayi

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Groove Shaming

The act of making people who go to groove feel bad about it and make it look like it’s wrong.

I won’t stop going out, you can continue with your groove shaming.

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Nyoko

Unyoko is a Nguni term that means mother. It is mostly used in a rude manner.

Umsunu kanyoko
Your mother's cunt

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Skoli

Skoli is a term mostly use in Cape Town that means a thief.

You should be careful when walking here, there's a lot of skolis.

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Bone Thug

A Skrr Skrr way of referring to a Sangoma.

No one:

Skrr Skrr kid: I went to see a Bone Thug today cause y'all be trippin.

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Guinea-Bissau

A small West African country with Portuguese influence, cashew production, and political challenges.

Guinea-Bissau's economy depends heavily on cashew nut exports.

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