Word of the Day [03 Jul 2026]

Cairo

Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, home to ancient pyramids and modern urban life.

Cairo's Khan el-Khalili bazaar has been trading since the 14th century.

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Sudan

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

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

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Pap

Limpopo people's favourite food, made from maize meal.

We need more pap for the braai.

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Nyash

Nyash simply means backside, booty, not just big one

Jane has big nyash and Mary has small nyash

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Sikiphiko

To ukusikiphiko is when you are in the front seat of a car and have your elbow outside of the window.

Did you see him in his friend's car, ebesikiphiko and pretending not to see us.

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ZAR

The South African currency, also known as Rand or just an "R".

I need ZAR 50 million right now.

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Kwedini

A Xhosa term for small boy. It is generally used by older men when referring to a younger boy.
It can also be used to refer to an adult male but you need to make sure that you are not scared of that person you call kwedini.

I will moer you, kwedini. Don't disrespect me like that.

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Ag

(exclamation) – Expression of frustration, outrage, impatience or resignation.

Ag no! I spilled coffee on my keyboard again!

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Nap

'N' a slight sleep or short sleep, especially during the day.

I wanna take a nap in my room.
I thought he want to catch a nap.

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Mozambique

A Southeast African country with Indian Ocean coastline, recovering from civil war and rich in gas.

Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago is known for its pristine beaches and diving.

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Underground gang

A skrr skrr way of referring to the ancestors.

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

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