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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Taima

Taima is a slang term for dad or father.

I will be chilling with taima tomorrow.

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Oledi

Oledi is a slang term for mother.
It is basically another spelling for "old lady"

I would kill a nigga for oledi.

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Fororo

Fororo is the ass crack, especially the one that shows when the pants are falling.

When I saw my mechanic’s for, I knew he was the right one for the job.

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Chogo

1. Chalk.
2. South African slang for 20 Rands

1. UMa'am ufuna ichogo.
2. How much do you want? Nginechogo

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Stokoloko

Stokoloko is a Xhosa informal term for a "dog without teeth". The term can be used to refer to someone who is not a threat.

Haisuka ngu stokoloko lo, inja engenamazinyo.

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Grigamba

Grigamba is a derogatory term used in South Africa to refer to a foreigner.

She really likes going out with ama grigamba.

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Lesotho

A mountainous Southern African kingdom completely surrounded by South Africa, known for textiles.

Lesotho is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 meters elevation.

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Itopi

Itopi is a Xhosa slang term for an old person or old man.

I still cant believe ndishiywe litopi elidala.

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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.

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Pifta

New Xhosa slang word for penis. It is a variation of the Xhosa word IPipi, which means penis.

Your Pifta is small

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