Word of the Day [04 Nov 2026]

Tempela

To flex or to show off


Nna nkao tempela, net akerato bolela thata, ke dealer ka action.

Chiskop

The word that refers to when the head has been shaved to be bald.


Men with chiskop are a bit scary.

Maskandi

Maskandi is a kind of Zulu folk music / genre that is dominant amongst the Zulu population of South Africa.


I enjoy listening to Maskandi
My favourite Maskandi artist is Mgqumeni


Umkhonto

Umkhonto is a Nguni term or word for a spear (the weapon).


Ndicela undinike umkhonto wam.
Can you please give me my spear.

Toto

Toto means Pusy


See how this girl open her toto down


Gwijo

Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.


I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.

Chiller

A chiller is the name given to a diehard fan of the popular South African podcast called Podcast and Chill with MacG.
Plural: Chillers


I never miss an episode of Podcast and Chill because I'm a true Chiller.


Thesha

To work; To get up against all odds and stand on business


U Cisha no Gawst basathesha e studio;
Besithesha murtu e spani vandaag

After Tears

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


Where are we having the After Tears?


Masandawana

A endearing term for the The best football club in Africa Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club.


Yoh MaSandawana game gang. They smoked Al Ahly 5-2 last week ko Atteridgeville!

Uncle Vinny

A skrr skrr kid who is the president of ama2000 in South Africa.


Uncle Vinny's birthday party was massive.




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