Danko is the same as Afrikaans word dankie which symbolises acceptance and appreciation, it basically means thank you.
Example

The South African government said Danko to everyone who got vaccinated.

Colani • 23 September 2021
Without hope
Example

The situation was looking bleak for him.

JABUMGWENA • 19 September 2026

A Northeast African country with Nile River, ancient pyramids, and recent political transition.
Example

Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt, though smaller in size.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
A shortened version of "Undincamisile", a Xhosa term to express shock. Undincamisile can also mean "you have kissed me, you kissed me, s/he kissed me", which is not related to the definition we are talking about here.
Example

Girl 1: She has already moved on.

Girl 2: For real? It's only been 2 weeks.

Girl 1: Dead serious.

Girl 2: Ncmsl

Sinazo • 11 March 2021

A bundle of joy is a toddler or a small child.

The term was populirized on social media when mothers posted pictures of their children with the caption "My bundle of joy".
Example

These bundle of joys should go back to school full time. There's no peace when they are around the house all day.

MXhosa • 18 May 2021
A term your Skrr skrr kids use to refer to covid-19 (Coronavirus).
Example

Skrr skrr 1: Don't come too close to me without a mask, fam.
Skrr skrr 2: Why, you think I have The Rona?

Mr Trends • 11 July 2020

A skrr skrr way of referring to the ancestors.
Example

You fam, the underground gang won't be happy about that.

Mbali • 26 April 2021
Idinga is a very formal Xhosa term for a date. Not a date as in 13 May, I mean a date as in you go on a date with someone.
Example

I'm going to the mall at 5, ndinedinga with my wife.

MXhosa • 13 May 2021

Dololo means nothing, nix, fokkol!
Example

The way she likes talking but logic dololo.

Skhokho • 11 May 2021
Is a Xhosa term for pubic hair.
Example

Voetsek utsho ngezinza ezibomvu.

MXhosa • 12 May 2021


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