Word of the Day — 05 Nov 2026
Hustles or side gigs to make money, sometimes shady.
Example
She dey do runs to survive.
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Example
Hey voetsek wena spottie. Go away.
A Nigerian slang term for a person, typically a young man, involved in internet fraud or online scams, often using deceptive methods to obtain money from victims.
Example
She mistakenly clicked on a link that was sent to her by one of these yahoo boys
A popular South African dance that was created by DJ Bongz. It has been performed by a lot of big stars including Rihanna and Paul Pogba.
Example
Did you see Paul Pogba doing the Gwara gwara?
South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent.
Example
I was born and bred in South Africa.
Example
Ayicatchi idyan. A dyan doesn't catch feelings.
Boi means friend and can be used to both genders men and women it's a word mostly use in zambia to address a friend
Example
*Hey boi what time are we going to class?
*Boi meet me at kafulu mall
right now.
Cyril Ramaphosa is the current president of the Republic of South Africa.
Example
We are calling for Cyril Ramaphosa to answer for his Phala Phala farm saga.
Example
Now that the Cupcake has closed alcohol again, I heard that a ngud of Zamalek is pinkies from my Take it or leave it.
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