Word of the Day — 02 Aug 2026

Xhosa term for sleeping over at a boyfriend/girlfriend's place.
Example

Umntu wakhe uthe makatake iweekend yonke.

Her partner asked her to sleep over for the whole weekend.

Tshidi (Not Matshidiso) 20 September 2025
Whenever President Cyril Ramaphosa sets up a time to address the country about Covid.
Example

There will be another family meeting, I hope he doesn't ban alcohol again.

Mr Trends 22 April 2021

Kpekus

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Slang used to describe nonsense or something worthless.
Example

That talk na kpekus.

Admin 26 July 2026

Indutsu is a Xhosa vulgar word that means butt or ass.

Also see mdidi.
Example

Ndakukhaba unye endutsu.

Utheth'indutsu.

MXhosa 18 May 2021
Rabha (pronounced rubber) is a Xhosa slang term for a kiss.
Example

When she got here, ndiye ndamthi rabha.

When she got here, I gave her a kiss.

MXhosa 29 August 2023

A popular South African Slang term for 'a long time ago' or 'back in the day'
Example

I know your dad from van toeka.

Varsity Dude 04 August 2021
Conservative, miserly, cheap or

Extreemly stingy.
Example

He eats once a day to save money." He wan do tight- yansh".

Oscar 24 May 2024

A North African country with ancient civilization heritage, the Nile River, and significant Arab influence.
Example

We marveled at the Pyramids of Giza during our trip to Egypt.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
A endearing term for the The best football club in Africa Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club.
Example

Yoh MaSandawana game gang. They smoked Al Ahly 5-2 last week ko Atteridgeville!

Big Saint 17 March 2023

β€œAahn ei” is used in a sarcastic or satirical context. When a person passes a statement that in one’s opinion is unnecessary or unintelligent, one can reply with β€œaahn ei”.
Example

β€œI don’t like women who work hard and make their own money. A woman belongs in the kitchen.”



β€œAahn ei.”

Shane 16 May 2024
Nubian cultural center with granite quarries and Philae Temple.
Example

Aswan's High Dam created Lake Nasser, Africa's largest reservoir.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025


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