Word of the Day — 24 Jul 2026
Isgaxa or isigaxa means Big news, like WOW, like Yhoo, like I don't believe it.
Example
Everyday is a new sgaxa, I've run out of haibos.
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Another word for sex. It is called tlof tlof because of the sounds during sex.
Example
He started crying during tlof tlof.
The lethal vodka that is produced by Sminnorf.
Example
She was downing 1818, that's why she's this drunk.
Laduma is a South African phrase that is generally spoken (or screamed) when a goal is scored in soccer.
Example
What a goal... Laduuuuuuumaaaa!!!
Example
I thought I knew Afrikaans until I went to the Cape Flats and heard what they call Kaaps/Afrikaaps.
women crush Wednesday is a day dedicated to all the important women in our lives. it's is celebrated every Wednesday with the hastag #WomenCrushWednessday
Example
happy women crush Wednesday to all the women❤️
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