Word of the Day [08 Nov 2025]

Catchile

A widely used slang term for saying someone has caught feelings.

I can't believe icatchile idyan.

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Nqanqatheka

Ukunqanqatheka is a Xhosa term for cigarette or tobacco cravings.
When one is craving a cigarette, we say unqanqathekile, or s/he will say ndinqanqathekile.

The way ndinqanqatheke ngayo you'd swear I didn't just smoke now.

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Voetsek

This is the most common curse word, mostly used to chase a dog away.
Some may spell it as Tsek

Hey voetsek wena spottie. Go away.

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Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga (Zulu name for "the place where the sun rises") is a province in eastern South Africa, bordering the nations of Swaziland and Mozambique.

We should visit Mpumalanga.

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Saint-Louis

Former colonial capital with distinctive French-Creole architecture.

Saint-Louis' Jazz Festival is West Africa's oldest music festival.

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Mwanza

Lake Victoria port city known for its unique rock formations and fishing industry.

Mwanza's Bismarck Rock is a famous lakeside landmark.

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Cheese Boy

A privileged boy who has money and lives a flashy lifestyle.

From the way he speaks, you can tell he's such a cheese boy.

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Skipa

Skipa is a South African term for a T-shirt.

I need to buy that GALXBOY skipa very soon.

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Kwedini

A Xhosa term for small boy. It is generally used by older men when referring to a younger boy.
It can also be used to refer to an adult male but you need to make sure that you are not scared of that person you call kwedini.

I will moer you, kwedini. Don't disrespect me like that.

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Town

Not to be confused with a town (place). To town is the act of having unprotected sex (skoon). It is generally used by Xhosa people.

Ey wena the way you like to town, you will get sick.

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Savuyi

An informal Xhosa slang term for "I am so happy / I am so excited". It is shortened from "Andisavuyi"

Kaizer Chiefs lost to Chippa Utd today, savuyi mntkbw.

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