Word of the Day [09 Jun 2025]

Dololo

Dololo means nothing, nix, fokkol!


The way she likes talking but logic dololo.

Inqaba

Can be called "nqaba" is another word for Castle Lager, one of South Africa's favourite beer.


I am definitely buying myself inqaba after work.

Pipi

Ipipi is a term in South Africa that means a penis.


Unepipi enkulu.
He has a big penis.

Shebeen

Illegal drinking place. In South Africa, it refers to unlicensed bars in Kasi and has become a mainstream word.


I last saw him drinking Zamalek at the shebeen yesterday.

Qonce

Qonce is the Xhosa name for King Williams Town in Eastern Cape.


Born and bred eQonce, chief.

Mokotjo

A Sowetan term used to identify a certain opportunistic behaviour in people. e.g. slay queens


Ngwano ke mokotjo!

Skyf

Skyf is the moment you pass the cigarette from the owner to the parasite.


Please skyf nkawza

Mmata

My friend


Mmata im broke

Azithi dadobawo

Is a colloquial Xhosa term for crazy or mentally disturbed.
It is mostly used as an insult.


Ingathi azithi dadobawo pha apha kuwe wena.

Fororo

Fororo is the ass crack, especially the one that shows when the pants are falling.


When I saw my mechanic’s for, I knew he was the right one for the job.

Mama

Mama is a term used to refer to a mother.


Mama I love you.




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