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.

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Che

Give me or pass me. It is a substitute for the word skyf. Pronounced as “Chair”

Che me the phone Broer, I wanna call someone to bring us Pipe.

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Okes

Okes is a South African Cheese boy or Model C slang term for gents or guys.

Okes were having fun last night at the rugby game.

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Iceboy

An iceboy / ice boy is a broke guy who drinks with guys who have money (usually guys he grew up with). They send him around to buy ice, open the beers for them and do all crazy things because he does not contribute financially.

Don't be fooled by all that alcohol he is carrying, he is just an iceboy and not the moreki.

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Munchies

Another word for food (used commonly by stoners)

....hey bro...after that "session" I'm definitely feeling the munchies.

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Zambuk

Zambuk Ointment is a popular ointment used for temporary relief of pain and itch. In Mzansi, it is mostly used for lips. People carry it in their pockets and bags. It is one of the most stolen items, together with pens at school.

Can I use your zambuk.

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Yellow Bone

A term that is used to refer to light skinned people (mostly girls).
If you are a guy and someone calls you a yellow bone, then something is wrong my guy 😂

We were just chilling and this yellow bone came in and everyone was looking at her. It was like a dream 😍

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Skelm

A Skelm is a South African term for a tsotsi, rascal, thief, crook, all the baf things.

Get out of here, you skelm.

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Cav

Cav is a South African slang expression used to say "check it out" or "take a look" or even "understand".

Did you cav that car?
Cav this girl.
Do you cav what I mean?

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Bobo

Bobo is a Liberian slang term for a deaf person or even a senseless person.

Small more, you will be bobo.

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Igeza

1. A person considered to be crazy.
1. Also when one has silly notions, like making fun of others.

1. "Lamfana ligeza." - that guy is a crazy person.
2. "Uyageza wena." - you are being silly/crazy.

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