Word of the Day [15 Feb 2026]

Kaizer Chiefs

South African soccer team from Naturena, Soweto. It is arguably the club with the most annoying supporters in South Africa. Kaizer Chiefs fans think their team went to a private school. They think it's the Woolworths of soccer teams.


You also support Kaizer Chiefs? That's why you are so annoying.

Ou

Guy


That ou is genuine

Nyoso

Nyoso means Nonsense


Her: Nasty C is better than A Reece
Him: yinyoso yelo (that's nonsense)


Nyoviolas

Nyoviolas is a playful variation or nickname referencing South African rapper Cassper Nyovest, often styled as "Don Nyoviolas".


Ola Nyoviolas, I am your biggest fan.

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.


Skopari

A skopari is a slang term for a loan shark. It is mostly used in the Gqeberha region.


As soon as he gets paid, his money goes to iskopari.

Central African Republic

A landlocked country with rich natural resources but political instability, featuring rainforests and savannas.


The Central African Republic has struggled with conflict despite its mineral wealth.


Dyan

A Xhosa term for grootman or just a man nje.


Ayicatchi idyan. A dyan doesn't catch feelings.

Skipa

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


I need to buy that GALXBOY skipa very soon.


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.

Ohole

Is an Oshiwambo word that simply means love


Ohole so nice




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