Word of the Day — 24 Aug 2026
A popular South African Slang term for 'a long time ago' or 'back in the day'
Example
I know your dad from van toeka.
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Ingquza is a Zulu word that means vagina/pussy.
Example
You need to rest, ingquza yakho is tired.
Sinister or scary in a way that causes fear and unease.
Example
The way you look at her, that's bookie bro.
Fororo is the ass crack, especially the one that shows when the pants are falling.
Example
When I saw my mechanic’s for, I knew he was the right one for the job.
A racist slur used to refer to black people in South Africa. It is shortened from Kaffir.
Example
It is a crime to use the K-word in South Africa.
Another name for Carling Black Label beer. Some call it Black Juice.
Example
I will never drink zamalek again. It's too strong.
Another way of saying someone is a GOAT (Greatest Of All Time).
Example
LeBron James is goated.
A person with a heart made out of ice, with rotten intentions.
Example
Ngwanyana o wa tela.
Naai means to fuck.
Example
Hy het die meisie se hart gesteel, maar sy het gesê sy wil nie met hom naai nie.
Its a word that is mostly used out of disappointment or maybe when seeking attention from someone who's ignoring you
Example
Outta disappointment : "yah neh,that boy really turned out to be a skrr skrr"
When seeking attention :
you : yah neh😒
Her : what
You : so you just gonna ignore me like that
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