Word of the Day [18 Feb 2026]

Skoon

Having sex without a condom.


I'm going in there skoon baba.

Skhaftin

A lady who has interactions with multiple males


That lady is a skhaftin last week she was with a different guy

Kwagura

It is a hybrid-kinyarwada word invented by RCA bwoys to mean the act of being in a great trouble that can even lead to loss of life as well as some body parts.


If he finds you during the same moment, he will widen you. (Arakwagura)


Ingqithi

Ingqithi is a Xhosa custom of amputating the joint of the little finger, or of the ring finger on babies and sometimes adults.


My finger is like this because I have ingqithi.

Ama2000

Anyone born between 1998 and 2005. That's the Skrr skrr generation. You will see them with their durags and tight pants.


Ama2000 like thinking that they know everything.


Senegal

A stable West African country with French influence, peanut production, and vibrant music scene.


Dakar, Senegal's capital, is the westernmost city on the African mainland.

Fasti

Ufasti is a term Xhosa people use to refer to the main chick or main partner. Some call it 560.


Ngufasti wam lawey
She is my main girlfriend


Chow

A South African slang term for food / to eat.


1. Food - They serve nice chow there.
2. Eat - Let's go chow before the dining hall closes.

Eksay

A general exclamation used to express excitement, surprise, or to affirm something. It can be a substitute for "wow" or "for real.”


You won the lottery? Eksay, that's incredible!


Pretoria

Administrative capital known for its jacaranda-lined streets and government buildings.


Pretoria's Union Buildings house the South African presidency.

Golo

Igolo is a Xhosa/Zulu term for an asshole. It is also used as a swear word so I would suggest you don't call anyone that.


You are mad, golo.




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