Word of the Day [15 Jun 2025]

Amachankura

Is a slang term for money.


I need amachankura.

Ogidi

Ogidi means War, or disagreement


Ogigi: There is a Fight

jiki jiki

Suddenly/quickly and unexpectedly.


jiki jiki, a gusheshe came hurtling round the corner.

Jumpas

Jumpas means later on.


I will see you jumpas.

Swi

Swi is a Zimbabwean slang term for Alright/Fine.


The poem you wrote ibinguswi

M'tsali

Describes a location, either at home school or any place.


Ituye kum'tsali kamweina.

Nkabi

A Xhosa term that is used to refer to a castrated animal (an animal whose balls/testicles have been cut off).


This cow can't make kids because yi nkabi.

Northern Cape

The Northern Cape is South Africa's largest province, with desert landscapes, wildlife and gemstones.


I have never been to the Northern Cape.

Cowgirl

This is a sex position where the woman goes on top of the man.


How did you learn to do the cowgirl like that?

Whuzet

Is a popular Xhosa slang which means What's going on. It's most popular in the Eastern Cape streets.


Whuzet nawe nalamntana uMbali?

Ngquza

Ingquza is a Zulu word that means vagina/pussy.


You need to rest, ingquza yakho is tired.



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