Word of the Day [17 Jun 2026]

Nxa

It is used to describe something that is very nice or can be used when you agree or like something


This food is very nxa
Nxa I'll see you later

1632

1632 is the area code of Tembisa, a township in Gauteng, South Africa.


I represent 1632 till I die!

Pipi

Ipipi is a term in South Africa that means a penis.


Unepipi enkulu.
He has a big penis.


Khongolose

"Khongolose" is a Zulu word, often used colloquially, that translates to "congress" or "the ANC," which stands for the African National Congress, a South African political party. It's essentially a slang term or a nickname for the ANC.


Phatha Khongolose, phatha.

Sad generation

The generation of people who are sad during the week and extremely happy on weekends. You will see them with their Savannas on their heads, dancing to amapiano.


"We are a sad generation with happy pictures"
I am a proud member of the "sad generation".


Underground gang

A skrr skrr way of referring to the ancestors.


You fam, the underground gang won't be happy about that.

Umpu

Umpu is a Xhosa word for a gun.


Ndifuna umpu wam

I want my gun.


Isidubada

Isidubada is an informal Xhosa dialect where you add a “d” after every sound. For example “Molweni” would be “modolwedenidi”.


Zikhona Sodlaka spoke isidubada in an episode of Gqeberha the Empire.

Mzwayi

Plural: Abazwayi
An informal Xhosa term that refers to umkhwetha.


I have to go see abazwayi in December


Gqwirha

Igqwirha is a Xhosa term for someone who practices witchcraft (a witch).


Ligqwirha ke la sisi
That woman is a witch.

Nyash

Nyash is that soft , big and round backside of a woman


Chioma nyash is soft




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