Word of the Day — 22 Aug 2026

Currency of Tanzania (TZS) issued by the Bank of Tanzania. 1 Shilling = 100 senti.
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Features Swahili text and images of Julius Nyerere.

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An expression meaning "and then?" or "go on", or acknowledgement.
Example

Ehen, wetin happen next?

Admin 26 July 2026
Nyash is that soft , big and round backside of a woman
Example

Chioma nyash is soft

Sky @ angle 17 December 2025

A guy/ gentleman/clever man
Example

How's it Mjita; 'm just Moja (fine)

JB Zwa 20 November 2022
Bhisho is an unknown ghost town that happens to be the Capital of the Eastern Cape province for some reason.
Example

You would have to pay me to stay in Bhisho.

Maps 14 June 2024

Sneaky Link is a term used to describe a person that someone is secretly hooking up with.
Example

I can’t wait to see my Sneaky Link this weekend.

Skhokho 05 June 2024
Hustles or side gigs to make money, sometimes shady.
Example

She dey do runs to survive.

Admin 26 July 2026

A very offensive word that is used to refer to a foreigner.

Same as kwerekwere.
Example

Stop calling our brothers and sisters amagweja!

Bafo 01 May 2021
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

Is a South African term for a tough guy or sgora.
Example

I see you go to the gym now Sgaqagaqa

Skhokho 13 May 2021
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). πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅
Example

Yoh mntase, I was so worried that I won't go to Japan this month but I woke up in Japan today.

Skhokho 28 April 2021


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