Word of the Day — 03 Aug 2026

This is the most common curse word, mostly used to chase a dog away.

Some may spell it as Tsek
Example

Hey voetsek wena spottie. Go away.

Chief 10 July 2020

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Sibeko is a term that has been used to refer to a drunkard. This is due to a character from the famous South African sitcom, Emzini wezinsizwa, who was always drunk.

Now Sibeko is synonymous for drunkard.
Example

Why did you give him money, don't you know he's a Sibeko?

MXhosa 17 October 2021
is township slang for someone who once had money, someone who was spoiled by their parents/guardians
Example

You're cheese boy ya kgale because o bona masepa nou

Matomes 20 May 2021

Is a very strong person, a bosso in other words.
Example

That man is a gabhadiya.

DRex 07 May 2021

Hun

Hun is a South African slang term for a girl or chick.
Example

Khayelitsha huns will finish your money and leave you.

Yanga CPT 17 May 2024

6-9

A term that refers to the act of urinating or using the toilet.
Example

This beer is making me 6-9 every 15 minutes.

Chief 24 July 2020
Impimpi is a South African term for a snitch.
Example

Impimpi used to be burnt during the apartheid days.

MXhosa 16 May 2021

Ment

NEW
Short for mental; to be crazy.
Example

You dey ment?

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

Abeg

NEW
Please; used to make a polite plea. From "I beg".
Example

Abeg no vex.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

Currency of Nigeria (NGN) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria. 1 Naira = 100 kobo.
Example

The naira was introduced in 1973 to replace the pound.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025
"Hello"; also used before combat. Example in combat: Hosh, jy raak wys ("Hello, show me what you made of"). This gang-related word occurs inside as well as outside of prison: use at own discretion
Example

Hosh nongoloza, come here.

Mbali 18 April 2022


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