Word of the Day [05 Nov 2026]

Qobelo

Iqobelo is a term that means something is real or authentic.

Come buy from me, I only sell iqobelo.

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Rabha

Rabha (pronounced rubber) is a Xhosa slang term for a kiss.

When she got here, ndiye ndamthi rabha.
When she got here, I gave her a kiss.

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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?

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Alhoshnability

Good kind Philosophy of the hosh slang in all different languages to tell each origin of place, when and why.

You sound like a alhoshnability kind of a person

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Dakar

Senegal's Atlantic capital known for music, museums, and Goree Island.

Dakar's African Renaissance Monument stands taller than the Statue of Liberty.

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Isidovela

I’m Xhosa, isidovela is a meal where rice is cooked with potatoes in the same pot. You mix it until it kinda looks like pap. You also have to add Spice for rice or Rajah to make it yellow.

Today I am cooking isidovela.

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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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After Tears

A party/celebration held after a funeral to celebrate the deceased person's life.

Where are we having the After Tears?

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ANCYL

The youth structures of the ANC, founded during the 1940s.

I used to be a member of the ANCYL.

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Tribalism

Tribalism is the attitude and practice of harbouring such a strong feeling of loyalty or bonds to one's tribe that one excludes or even demonises other tribes that do not belong to that group.

Tribalism is setting us back as black South Africans.

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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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