Word of the Day [12 Jun 2025]

Country: South Africa

O jewa ke eng?

O jewa ke eng is a Sotho term that directly translates to "What is eating you" in English. This is a phrase that has become famous on Twitter after a user named @akreana tweeted it back in June 2019.

Friend 1: Why are you so down, o jewa ke?
Friend 2: Eish my friend, my boyfriend has been cheating on me with that slut from Pitori.

by: Mr Trends , 26 July 2020

Country: Nigeria

Gbaso

For people who as (bad mouth odour)"Gbaso" originated from Yoruba language

I could smell Joshua's "Gbaso"from that distance

by Stephen, 10 February 2023

Country: South Africa

Zambuk

Zambuk Ointment is a popular ointment used for temporary relief of pain and itch. In Mzansi, it is mostly used for lips. People carry it in their pockets and bags. It is one of the most stolen items, together with pens at school.

Can I use your zambuk.

by MzansiEdits, 28 April 2025

Country: South Africa

Tsonga

It is a language

I speak Tsonga

by lesetja, 03 July 2023

Country: South Africa

Bherhi

Hero is a Xhosa term for a homeless person.

Did you see Thabo left home, ngu bherhi ngoku.

by Yanga CPT, 25 April 2025

Country: South Africa

Bobosi

Ibobosi is a term used in Gqeberha that means a shack.

I'm going back to ibobosi lam very soon.

by MXhosa, 24 June 2023

Country: South Africa

Ozzy Rsa

Ozzy Rsa is Olona Mnconcoshe who lives in witbank, currently learning at zacheus malaza msta

Ozzy Rsa is just a humbled boy

by Olona, 24 January 2025

Country: South Africa

Sol Phenduka

Sol Phenduka is a South African Podcaster, DJ and Radio personality who is the co-host of the popular podcast called Podcast and Chill, alongside MacG and Ghost Lady.

I always listen to the Podcast and Chill for Sol Phenduka's puns.

by Siya, 10 May 2024

Country: Lesotho

Cotton-sangoma

A cotton-sangoma is someone who is known for their fashion sense & their unique style.

Indeed that lad is a cotton-sangoma

by cotton_sangoma, 05 September 2022

Country: South Africa

Res

Res is a shortened name for a University or college residence.

I have applied for res because I am tired of staying at home.

by Bafo, 01 May 2021

Country: South Africa

Ncmsl

This word comes from the Xhosa language, and is mostly used by the Xhosa speaking people."Ncmsl" Is a short word for "Ncamisile".It is means unbelievable.

"Chomi uLisa undifuna back"
"Ncmsl"

by yonelisa., 28 July 2021

Random words for you this Thursday!

Mkhwetha

uyarhubha

WOT

Tito Mboweni

Slaan

Magesi

Tilili

Nqanqatheka

Gbola