Word of the Day [18 Feb 2026]

Skoon

Having sex without a condom.

I'm going in there skoon baba.

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Waya waya

Waya waya is a widely used term in South Africa that means "all the time".

He's always telling lies waya waya.

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Patla

Someone who is not good at something

Chomi ya ka ke patla ka bolo

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Catchile

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

I can't believe icatchile idyan.

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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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Sgaxa

Isgaxa or isigaxa means Big news, like WOW, like Yhoo, like I don't believe it.

Everyday is a new sgaxa, I've run out of haibos.

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Iphara

Iphara is a South African slang term for a drug addict, mostly those ones who terrorise the community.

He was doing well until he started smoking nyaope. He has now become iphara.

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Djibouti

A small Horn of Africa nation strategically located by the Red Sea, hosting foreign military bases.

Djibouti's port serves as a key shipping hub for the East Africa region.

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Tikoloshe

In Zulu/Xhosa mythology, Tikoloshe, Tokoloshe, Tokolotshe, De'Avion or Hili is a dwarf-like water sprite. It is considered a mischievous and evil spirit that can become invisible by drinking water or swallowing a stone. Tokoloshes are called upon by malevolent people to cause trouble for others.

*My child misbehaves*
Me: If you don't behave, I will call the tikoloshe to beat you.

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Liberia

A West African country founded by freed American slaves, with rubber plantations and recovery from civil war.

Monrovia, Liberia's capital, is named after U.S. President James Monroe.

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Ashawo

Ashawo e it's a slang phrase and it means prostitute,escort.

That girl is an ashawo

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