Word of the Day — 23 Sep 2026

A Zulu word used to say “I’m going to give you a hiding/spanking”
Example

After disrespecting my mom
She said to me, “ngizokubonya” , I knew I was in a serious spanking

Lungi 21 July 2026
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Urhulu is Big Sister of a person's Father
Example

Sithe Masifika Khabo Baba Urhulu Wajabula

By the time We arrived at Father's home Aunty was happy

Anti Devil 31 July 2026
Dijo is a Sotho term for food.
Example

Ke batla dijo.
I want food.

LinguistZA 11 July 2025

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President Of The United States
Example

The new POTUS is Joe Biden.

Mr Trends 07 November 2020

Gugulethu is a township in Western Cape, South Africa and is around 20km from Cape Town. Its name is a contraction of igugu lethu, which is Xhosa for our pride / our hope.
Example

When i visit Cape Town, I make sure I go to Gugulethu.

Percy 27 April 2025
This is what educated people call "knock knees". When a person is standing and his/her knees (madolo) are touching (kissing).
It can also be called a kiss kiss.
Example

He can't run because he has kiss madolo.

Danny 26 April 2021

Is a South African term for a tough guy or sgora.
Example

I see you go to the gym now Sgaqagaqa

Skhokho 13 May 2021

GNU

GNU, or Government of National Unity, is a government that was proposed by the ANC after they failed to achieve above 50% in the 2024 Elections. It entails forming a broad coalition government consisting of all parties represented in the national legislature.
Example

I don't know how to feel about this GNU.

Sinazo 07 June 2024

A muscular, loving, over-protective man whom you never want to lose in your life whether as a friend or a partner... (smile keeper)
Example

I have encounter a man like braaipack

AishArn 08 November 2021
A Sepitori term for a loose girl or sfebe.
Can also be spelt as Mogwanthi.
Example

Mogwanti wa Pitori.

Danny 20 April 2021


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