Word of the Day — 07 Nov 2026

Touchline Operator, MBUZI.
One feels pressure when he is around
Example

“Dai man ke GAETZ“

letlhogonolo • 09 June 2021
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A Xhosa and Zulu term for thick curdled milk, also known as maas; similar to yoghurt. A traditional drink, amasi is now produced commercially.
Example

Xhosa people would choose amasi over meat.

Sinazo • 05 May 2021
A Xhosa term for 'You are shitting'. It can also mean 'she or he is taking a shit', depending on the context.
Example

Man 1: Where is he?
Man 2: Uyanya (He is taking a shit)

Woman 1: I will beat you!
Woman 2: Uyanya (You are shitting)

Mbali • 09 August 2020

A lady who has interactions with multiple males
Example

That lady is a skhaftin last week she was with a different guy

Awethu • 01 May 2025
A racist slur used to refer to black people in South Africa. It is shortened from Kaffir.
Example

It is a crime to use the K-word in South Africa.

DRex • 15 April 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
Gwala is a Nguni term for a coward.
Example

Ey that grootman ligwala.

Danny • 26 June 2021

Ma3

Matatu; a public minibus (3 stands for "tatu").
Example

Nilipanda ma3 kwenda town.

Admin • 26 July 2026
Ghost Lady is the co-host of the popular South African Podcast called Podcast and Chill with MacG and Sol Phenduka. As the name suggests, she doesn't appear on camera and her real name is unknown, but she plays a major role in the running of the Podcast.
Example

I wish I could see Ghost Lady some day.

Siya • 10 May 2024

A name given to people of high status
Example

Mpesu

Antonio • 22 July 2021
Is the sexual position where the woman goes on top of a man (AKA cowgirl).
Example

A lot of women struggle with woman on top.

Sinazo • 13 May 2021


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