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.

Agnorant

People who are extremely ignorant, yet simultaneously extremely arrogant.


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

Mlungu

A Xhosa or Zulu term for a white person.


My best friend is umlungu.


Nguni

Nguni, cluster of related Bantu-speaking ethnic groups living in South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe.
They speak Xhosa, Zulu, Swati and Ndebele.


We should unite as Nguni people and stop this tribalism.

Chipi

A SePitori term for a beautiful or a hot girl.


My girlfriend ke chipi mara.


Ikhankatha

A Xhosa name for a traditional nurse that takes care of an initiate (umkhwetha) during initiation (circumcision).


Ikhankatha plays a major role during initiation.

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.


Andizi

Andizi is a Xhosa term for I am not coming.


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

Qhoqhoqho

Qhoqhoqho is a Xhosa term for the trachea (windpipe/throat).


Ndizakuqhawula uqhoqhoqho.
I will slit your throat.


Kenyan Shilling

Currency of Kenya (KES) issued by the Central Bank of Kenya. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.


Banknotes feature Kenya's first president Jomo Kenyatta and wildlife.

Bhebha

Bhebha is a Zulu slang term that means to have sex.


I know that guy, yho uyabhebha.




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