Word of the Day — 09 Sep 2026
A South African slang term to calm down or relax.
Example
I will be chillaxing by the beach all day today.
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Table Mountain is a globally iconic, flat-topped mountain overlooking the city of Cape Town, South Africa, and is officially recognized as one of the 7 Wonders of Nature.
Example
I can't wait to visit Cape Town and hike the Table Mountain.
Nyash simply means backside, booty, not just big one
Example
Jane has big nyash and Mary has small nyash
South African slang term for the club, tavern, party, all the nice places.
Example
I miss how groove was before lockdown.
The guy who buys the alcohol and make sure that everyone is taken care of.
Example
If you still want to drink, please o ska bora moreki my sister.
BBL is short for Brazilian Butt Lift. This is what these influencers do to make their nyash big.
An informal way to say "babes", mostly used by Xhosa women when talking to each other or about each other.
Example
Yho beyps, the way I've been missing my Ben 10 these days.
Example
I would kill a nigga for oledi.
A person, usually a blesser or sugar mama who just swipes his/her card without any hesitation.
Example
We are out of beer... mswapheni
We are out of meat... mswapheni
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