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.

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Ajebutter

Ajebutter is a term that refers to someone born with a silver spoon or born rich.

That guy is an ajebutter.

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Xokshame

Xokshame is a Xhosa social media slang term for "I am joking / I am lying".

I hate my ex girlfriend. Lol xokshame.

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Agnorant

People who are extremely ignorant, yet simultaneously extremely arrogant.

He thinks he knows more than scientists, he is very agnorant.

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Jumpas

Jumpas means later on.

I will see you jumpas.

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Nyash

Nyash, also known as ass is used to describe different categories of ladies depending on their origin. Ladies from Banda, Gulu, and Karamoja have no nyash. They are time wasters. Martin

The word nyash is used to describe big ass, or booty.

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Madumane

A very dope musician under Dj Maphorisa's label. He is Maphorisa's alter ego.

Madumane ke star.

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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.

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Agang

Agang is a Tswana verb that means build

In Tswana
- Agang ntlo.
In English
- Build a house.

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Indoda

Indoda is another term for God🥲

Indoda yinkulu yehlabathi.

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Gqwirha

Igqwirha is a Xhosa term for someone who practices witchcraft (a witch).

Ligqwirha ke la sisi
That woman is a witch.

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