Word of the Day — 24 Oct 2026
Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.
Example
I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.
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Directly translates to: We are eating cotton. This is a statement said when you feel that you've dressed to impress or you dress nicely in general.
Skamelian is the certain dance originating from KameelrivierB which falls under a township called Siyabuswa and founded of the skamelian dance is MDU Aka Khathaza from KameelrivierB at Ndebele Street
Example
I want to show you the Skamelian
Valaza is the nickname of Valentines Day. You know South Africans like shortening words.
Example
I need to find a date for Valaza next year.
Example
Algerian dinar banknotes feature historical figures and landmarks like the Martyrs Memorial.
Pronounced (ggggaaah); this is a Xhosa term for ‘ew’. It has many uses, for instance when something disgusts you or when someone says you and someone would look good together then you say ‘rha’.
Synonym; sies
Synonym; sies
Example
*sees something very disgusting*
Me: Rha
A baSotho/Tswana term for Balls (As in testicles, not a soccer ball).
Example
O boa marete saan
Ancient name of Africa, meaning 'mother of mankind'/'garden of eden'.
Example
People need to talk more about Alkebulan.
Nyash can be defined as something in a woman backside that make every man go crazy.
Example
Like when a lady shake the Nyash, Men can never be themselves
Agang is a Tswana verb that means build
Example
In Tswana
- Agang ntlo.
In English
- Build a house.
Tao is a slang term for a 'thousand' (money).
Example
My life would be better if I could get 5 tao right now.
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