Word of the Day — 17 Sep 2026
Stokoloko is a Xhosa informal term for a "dog without teeth". The term can be used to refer to someone who is not a threat.
Example
Haisuka ngu stokoloko lo, inja engenamazinyo.
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Nkandla is a town in the uThungulu district of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is the district where former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma is from.
Example
I want to visit Nkandla this December.
Girls these days say they are in Japan to indicate that they are on their periods.
This is due to the flag of Japan, all white with a big red dot (indicates period blood in this case). 🇯🇵
This is due to the flag of Japan, all white with a big red dot (indicates period blood in this case). 🇯🇵
Naai means to fuck.
Example
Hy het die meisie se hart gesteel, maar sy het gesê sy wil nie met hom naai nie.
Bafana Maths refers to the calculations Bafana Bafana usually does before qualifying for a major tournament. It usually entails “if team A wins, team B draws, and we win by so many goals, then we qualify”
We Meuuve is a Nigerian slang term for "life goes on". It started from BBNaija 2020 star Vee Adeyele.
Example
Life has been difficult but then, we meuuve!
Historic coastal city with Swahili culture and East Africa's largest port.
Example
Mombasa's Old Town features ornate Arab-style doors and architecture.
Of Zulu origin, this directly translates to "burn meat". It is the Zulu equivalent to a braai. In most cases, it refers to a place that sells and "braais" meet.
Example
Let's go braai some meat at that Shisa Nyama.
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