Word of the Day — 16 Jul 2026
A Zulu term for an assassin or hitman (a person hired to kill another person or a group of people), very popular in the KwaZulu Natal province.
Example
They hired inkabi to kill him but he survived.
It can mean anytime between now and the next 5 years.
Example
We should hang out soon, my friend.
Mampara week is the week before payday, where everyone just doesn’t have money.
Example
Friend: Let’s go out.
Me: I can’t, you know it’s Mampara Week.
Word used to express disbelief, surprise, dissatisfaction.
Example
Bathong, that's so crazy.
An iceboy / ice boy is a broke guy who drinks with guys who have money (usually guys he grew up with). They send him around to buy ice, open the beers for them and do all crazy things because he does not contribute financially.
Example
Don't be fooled by all that alcohol he is carrying, he is just an iceboy and not the moreki.
Get a seamstress or a taylor to make you an outfit, because my relationship is getting serious and I may be getting married soon.
Example
Thungisani it's looks like things are looking good.
Example
Kreng kreng is finishing the youth of Pretoria
A domkop is a name given to someone who is an idiot.
Example
You can be a domkop sometimes 🤦🏽♂️
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