Word of the Day — 04 Oct 2026

Podcast and Chill with MacG is a podcast owned and hosted by South African YouTuber MacG alongside Sol Phenduka and Ghost Lady. It is the biggest podcast in Africa in terms of numbers and popularity.

The podcast invites celebrities and public figures to take part in the Q&A sessions on the podcast.
Example

I really enjoy watching the Podcast and Chill. You can call me a Chiller.

Siya • 10 May 2024
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A statement made by bitter and jealous people when they see other people happy(especially a couple).
Example

They are all lovey dovey now but it will end in tears.

Chief • 20 August 2020
A term your Skrr skrr kids use to refer to covid-19 (Coronavirus).
Example

Skrr skrr 1: Don't come too close to me without a mask, fam.
Skrr skrr 2: Why, you think I have The Rona?

Mr Trends • 11 July 2020

A Xhosa word for dating
Example

Umjolo uzokulimaza mntase

Mkhululi Maliza • 16 September 2021
A landlocked Southern African country known as the 'Warm Heart of Africa', with Lake Malawi.
Example

Malawi relies heavily on agriculture, with tobacco as a major export crop.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

Dubane is a slang term for the City of Durban. Used predominantly by the Zulu speaking population of KwaZulu Natal.
Example

Hamb' obuza ngami in Dubane they know.

Danny • 08 September 2021
It's the face of a person who has been drinking for a long time / a drunkard. That face that looks like leather.
Example

This person is old, can't you see that phuza face?

Skhokho • 29 April 2021

It is a Venda name which means protection.
Example

People use condoms as a way of protection.

Tsireledzo Michael • 13 June 2022
Currency of Morocco (MAD) issued by Bank Al-Maghrib. 1 Dirham = 100 centimes.
Example

The dirham has been Morocco's currency since 1882.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025

To hang out, chill, or socialize with friends.
Example

I'm going to kucheza with my friends at the park this afternoon.

Grace ❤️ • 21 July 2025
Currency of Tunisia (TND) issued by the Central Bank of Tunisia. 1 Dinar = 1000 millimes.
Example

The dinar was introduced in 1960, replacing the franc.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025


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