Word of the Day — 28 Jul 2026
Ingqithi is a Xhosa custom of amputating the joint of the little finger, or of the ring finger on babies and sometimes adults.
Example
My finger is like this because I have ingqithi.
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A Xhosa term used to tell someone that you are going through the most.
Variations: mgowo, gowa, gowisha, gowishing.
Variations: mgowo, gowa, gowisha, gowishing.
Example
I'm so broke, ngumgowo nje wodwa mntase.
Financially, ndiyagowa.
Sneaky Link is a term used to describe a person that someone is secretly hooking up with.
Example
I can’t wait to see my Sneaky Link this weekend.
Maleven was a South African criminal who used to hijack cars and do house breakings around Benoni. He rose into fame after his interview with BBC. He is rumoured to have passed away.
Example
Maleven: I will show you with your last born if you don't want to give me money.
Example
They were spinning that gusheshe like crazy in Gomora last night.
Curry served in a hollowed-out half-loaf of bread, with the hollowed-out piece of bread placed on top.
Example
I am gonna have a bunny chow for lunch.
A word in any of the Nguni languages, a prefix for "I have"
Also known as phara-phara. A term that refers to a drug addict who often terrorizes the community through criminal activities. The term is mostly used in Xhosa and Zulu speaking communities. In Gauteng, this person would be called a Nyaope Boy.
Example
There was nothing he could do, ela phara had a huge knife so he just gave away the phone.
A kasi word that is used to refer to money.
Example
I just need some zaka to buy the braai meat and all will be well
Capping means Talking or explaining
Example
why u dey capp naw or why you are you capping nonsense
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