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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Kubba

Crook; out-smart; cunning; well-experienced

Dis girl da kubaNo, I am a kuba. I still learnin

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hit/run

when a good dancer knows when to leave the stage.

"Chomi o mpethile ka hit/run and ke cachitse"

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Valaza

Valaza is the nickname of Valentines Day. You know South Africans like shortening words.

I need to find a date for Valaza next year.

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Ayobaness

Another term for ayoba, a catch phrase that was popular in the Blackberry and YoTv days.

That's so ayoba.
Ayobaness.

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Nxa

It is used to describe something that is very nice or can be used when you agree or like something

This food is very nxa
Nxa I'll see you later

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Mavuso

The money given to a woman after spending the night with her.

She left with a random guy yesterday guy and got mavuso in the morning.

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Lawu

Ilawu is a very offensive term mostly used by Xhosa people to refer to Coloureds.

I saw your friend walking with elinye ilawu.

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Milf

Mom I'd Like to Fuck.
What were you watching that made you search for this word?

You were watching some Milf videos?

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Andizi

Andizi is a Xhosa term for I am not coming.

Q: Are you coming or not?
A: Andizi!

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Amapiano Colonisers

This is a name given to Nigerians after they tried stealing amapiano from South Africans.

Amapiano colonisers are all over Sunnyside and Hillbrow.

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