Word of the Day [08 Jun 2025]

Waya waya

Waya waya is a widely used term in South Africa that means "all the time".


He's always telling lies waya waya.

How far

This is a common Nigerian greeting that means "How is everything?" or "How is it going?". It is a simple, informal greeting that’s best used with people you know well, or in casual settings.


Hey man, How far?

Amabutho

Amabutho are Zulu regiments (military units / warriors). During wars, amabutho used to be the first line of defence to protect the land, women and children from invaders.
Singular: Ibutho


The Zulu King was protected by Amabutho.

Chakla

To destroy, to leave in disorder or to mess up


The how y’all now chakla this room, when I bop my eyes, that how it muh be clean.

Umakoti

Umakoti is a Nguni term for a bride or bride to be.


Are you ready to be umakoti apha ekhaya?

Fokkerkie

Fokkerkie is basically a small fokker


Daai Steve is OK maar 'n fokkerkie
Translation: that guy Steve is a real small fuck

Cotton-sangoma

A cotton-sangoma is someone who is known for their fashion sense & their unique style.


Indeed that lad is a cotton-sangoma

Slay queen

Young and naive girls who apparently do not date broke men. They spend hours on Snapchat and Instagram showing off things they don't even own.


Sandton slay queens are the worst, they will milk you dry then run way.

Iyeza

Iyeza is anything and everything that heals.


Ina iyeza, sela iyeza.

Germiston

Germiston, also known as kwaDukathole, is a city in the East Rand region of Gauteng, South Africa.


I hate travelling to Germiston in the morning. The traffic is crazy.

IZawa

A man who has underwent initiation into manhood following the traditional teachings and cultural practices of amaHlubi.


IZawa liyahlonipha.

IZawa is a respectful person




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