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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Kale Bwangu

A phrase used to describe something that is very old or "old school." It's often used humorously to tease someone for wearing outdated clothes or having an old phone.

Look at that old phone. That's so kale bwangu!

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Pere

Pere is the Xhosa term for a pear 🍐

Ndifuna ukutya ipere.

I want to eat a pear.

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Nyisa

Show you flames or to literally make you shit yourself.

Mjolo will nyisa you. 

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Huzet

Normally used when asking what is wrong or what is going on.

Huzet ngawe?(What is wrong with you), huzet?( What happened)

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Nyoviolas

Nyoviolas is a playful variation or nickname referencing South African rapper Cassper Nyovest, often styled as "Don Nyoviolas".

Ola Nyoviolas, I am your biggest fan.

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Yah neh

Its a word that is mostly used out of disappointment or maybe when seeking attention from someone who's ignoring you

Outta disappointment : "yah neh,that boy really turned out to be a skrr skrr"

When seeking attention :
you : yah neh😒
Her : what
You : so you just gonna ignore me like that

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Chipi

A SePitori term for a beautiful or a hot girl.

My girlfriend ke chipi mara.

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Egbolor

Egbolor, means bullet, ammunition

I want to shot egbolor

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Ass-kom

Also known as Eskom - Those assholes who are supposed to be providing South Africa with consistent electricity supply but instead they bring us consistent Load Shedding.

It's dark again. Blame ass-kom.

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Dzubha

Dzubha is a slang term for a chubby or fat person.

Did you see that dzubha over there?

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