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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Cut Soap For Me

The term is believed to have originated from internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys. In Nigerian pop culture, it has become an alternative way of asking someone to show you the way.

My sister, cut soap for me na this New year!

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Gwala

Gwala is a Nguni term for a coward.

Ey that grootman ligwala.

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Dololo

Dololo means nothing, nix, fokkol!

The way she likes talking but logic dololo.

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Mauritian Rupee

Currency of Mauritius (MUR) issued by the Bank of Mauritius. 1 Rupee = 100 cents.

Features images of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and local wildlife.

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Holding a candle

A term used when someone tags along with a couple, either on a date or when they are just chilling.

I'm tired of always being the one holding a candle. I need a girlfriend.

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Mmata

My friend

Mmata im broke

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Kangethe

A man with a weak and feminine personality

hey wena stop acting like a kangethe

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Sikiphiko

To ukusikiphiko is when you are in the front seat of a car and have your elbow outside of the window.

Did you see him in his friend's car, ebesikiphiko and pretending not to see us.

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Pretoria

Administrative capital known for its jacaranda-lined streets and government buildings.

Pretoria's Union Buildings house the South African presidency.

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Msunu

Is a Zulu and Xhosa swear word that loosely translates to male or female genitalia or cunt.

Msunu kanyoko to whoever is disrespecting me.

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