Word of the Day [04 Sep 2026]

Mageza

Short for Magezel'empompeni, is a derogatory name used to refer to a taxi driver. The word directly translates to "the one who baths from a tap". The name originates from that stereotype that taxi drivers have a long distance relationship with water.


Abo mageza from Jozi are so rude and funny at the same time.

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.

Guinea-Bissau

A small West African country with Portuguese influence, cashew production, and political challenges.


Guinea-Bissau's economy depends heavily on cashew nut exports.


Rutendo

Rutendo a female given name in Zimbabwe.
It translate to giving praise


We give God Rutendo

Sembi

Sembi is a Xhosa social media term that means ugly or bad.
Mbi in Xhosa means ugly when referring to a person and means bad when referring to a situation.


Me posting a picture of my child:
Facebook friends: Sembi bundle of joy wakho mntkbw.


Covivi

Another term that refers to Covid / Coronavirus.
Also see Coco


The third wave of covivi is looming.

Zamalek

Another name for Carling Black Label beer. Some call it Black Juice.


I will never drink zamalek again. It's too strong.


M'tsali

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


Ituye kum'tsali kamweina.

Vrr phaa

Is a Volkswagen Golf car. It was named this because of the explosive noise it makes (vrrrrrr phaaaa).


He came in with a vrr phaa and all the girls went crazy.


Drata

South African slang term for R100 (1 Hundred Rands).
Some call it Klipa.


I just need 2 drata then I'll be fine.

Zali

A Zambian slang term for money, specifically a hundred Kwacha note.


I need to go to the bank to get some zali.




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