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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The youth structures of the ANC, founded during the 1940s.
Example
I used to be a member of the ANCYL.
Example
I have to go see abazwayi in December
Ngqaya is a term mostly used in Cape Town that means to buy.
Example
Ekse, ndifuna ukungqaya lewey.
Ekse, I want to buy this thing.
Amazaza is a South African slang term for Sunglasses.
Example
Why are you wearing amazaza at night?
Mamazala is a term used to refer to mother-in-law.
Example
I'm so happy with my mamazala, unlike many people.
The South African national soccer team. The team that only qualifies by default (when they host).
Example
Bafana Bafana plays shit!
Sembi is a Xhosa social media term that means ugly or bad.
Mbi in Xhosa means ugly when referring to a person and means bad when referring to a situation.
Mbi in Xhosa means ugly when referring to a person and means bad when referring to a situation.
Example
Me posting a picture of my child:
Facebook friends: Sembi bundle of joy wakho mntkbw.
A Xhosa name for a traditional nurse that takes care of an initiate (umkhwetha) during initiation (circumcision).
Example
Ikhankatha plays a major role during initiation.
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