Word of the Day — 16 Aug 2026

Tata, a colloquial word from Liberia, is used to refer to the female organ responsible for receiving the penis in a friendly manner.
Example

The softness and sweetness of Kebeh's tata send one to chill in heaven with Christ and Father Abraham.

Lamini Sesay 07 October 2022
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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.
Example

It's dark again. Blame ass-kom.

Mbali 19 March 2021
Sesotho is the South Sotho language of the Basotho people, an official language in Lesotho and South Africa.
Example

I speak SeSotho at home.

Cody 29 November 2024

A Zulu word used to say β€œI’m going to give you a hiding/spanking”
Example

After disrespecting my mom
She said to me, β€œngizokubonya” , I knew I was in a serious spanking

Lungi 21 July 2026
A person with a heart made out of ice, with rotten intentions.
Example

Umfana doesn’t deserve anything in this world.

CG 09 January 2023

Refers to being good, okay or doing well/fine.
Example

- How are you? Are you okay?

- Ngimnandi

Baba Ka ThabileJr 20 October 2021
A verified viby person who is more likely to attend gatherings (Parties, groovy tarvens, pubs and clubs) etc. At "Nkamodira", "Motimalenyora Tavern", "Daboogies".
Example

Today's GROOVISTS are more focused

Lawd OG 13 August 2022

A type of House Music that’s popular in Pitori.
Example

I will choose Barcadi over Amapiano any day.

Skhokho 15 February 2023
In South Africa, Ben 10 has nothing to do with cartoons. It rather refers to a young male who is dating an older female.
Example

I was once a Ben 10 and she used to give me money for alcohol every weekend.

Varsity Dude 15 June 2021

New Xhosa slang word for penis. It is a variation of the Xhosa word IPipi, which means penis.
Example

Your Pifta is small

ONGEZWA 20 January 2025
ASAP is an acronym for As Soon As Possible.
Example

I need to see you ASAP.

OD 22 June 2022


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