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.

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Dar es Salaam

Tanzania's bustling port city and gateway to Zanzibar.

Dar es Salaam's Kariakoo market is the busiest in East Africa.

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jiki jiki

Suddenly/quickly and unexpectedly.

jiki jiki, a gusheshe came hurtling round the corner.

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Gbola

Most African countries(Nigeria, Cameron... etc) uses "GBOLA" to describe the male private part called the 'penis'..

Gbola is only for men with big 'dick', if you don't have big 'dick' you don't have "GBOLA".

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Amapanyaza

Amapanyaza is the name given to the Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens who were deployed by the Premier, Panyaza Lesufi.

Amapanyaza are doing a great job in fighting crime in Gauteng.

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Mapakisha

A South African slang term for someone with a big butt or nyash.

I don't like squats cause I don' t wanna be a mapakisha.

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Kwedini

A Xhosa term for small boy. It is generally used by older men when referring to a younger boy.
It can also be used to refer to an adult male but you need to make sure that you are not scared of that person you call kwedini.

I will moer you, kwedini. Don't disrespect me like that.

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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.

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Thobela

A South African Pedi tribe respectful greeting.

Thobela(Greeting).

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Dijo

Dijo is a Sotho term for food.

Ke batla dijo.

I want food.

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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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