Word of the Day [04 Jul 2026]

Kenya

An East African hub for technology and tourism, famous for wildlife, Nairobi, and marathon runners.


Kenya's Maasai Mara hosts the annual wildebeest migration.

BBL

BBL is short for Brazilian Butt Lift. This is what these influencers do to make their nyash big.


“Skatlo nyela wena ka BBL that looks like rugby player’s shoulders” - Seemah

Old Taker

Older Taker is referring to an Old thief


This is an old Taker, this means this person in said is an old thief


Stabane

Istabane or isitabane is a derogatory term for a gay person.


Dai man ke stabane.
That man is gay.

Family meeting

Whenever President Cyril Ramaphosa sets up a time to address the country about Covid.


There will be another family meeting, I hope he doesn't ban alcohol again.


Voke

To tease or make fun of


Please don’t voke me.

ekumgqomo

A trash can, dustbin


Ndizalahla apa le ekumgqomo


Skhebereshe

Iskhebereshe is a South African slang term for a whore or sfebe.


You need to stay away from that skhebereshe.

Mdidi

A vulgar or explicit way to say butt or ass.

Do not say this to anyone or you will be moered. 


You are mad, mdidi wakho. 


Luanda

Angola's oil-rich capital mixing Portuguese heritage and rapid modernization.


Luanda's Ilha do Cabo is famous for its seafood restaurants and nightlife.

Family Bars

Family bars are what the skrr skrr generation calls clan names (izithakazelo).


Man, I wish I knew how to recite my Family Bars.




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