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.

Chow

A South African slang term for food / to eat.


1. Food - They serve nice chow there.
2. Eat - Let's go chow before the dining hall closes.

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.


Nap

'N' a slight sleep or short sleep, especially during the day.


I wanna take a nap in my room.
I thought he want to catch a nap.

Nkunzi

Nkunzi is a Xhosa term for a male animal. It is also often used to refer to a person, obviously male.


Ndifuna ukuthetha inkunzi yebhokhwe.

I want to buy a male goat.


Mampara Week

Mampara week is the week before payday, where everyone just doesn’t have money.


Friend: Let’s go out.
Me: I can’t, you know it’s Mampara Week.

Boda Boda

Boda bodas are bikes used as public transport in East Africa.


I got a boda boda to Ntinda


Sapiosexual

A person who is sexually attracted to a person's intellect or mind before physical appearance. It comes from the Latin root "sapien" which means wise.


I am not into beautiful girls, I am sapiosexual.

Ane deng

A SePitori word meaning "something"


"Ako botse ane deng mfanaka"
"Let me tell you something buddy"


Sotho

Sotho or Sesotho is a language spoken in Lesotho and South Africa. It is similar to Sepedi and Setswana.


I met a beautiful girl who was speaking Sotho.

Sudan

A Northeast African country with Nile River, ancient pyramids, and recent political transition.


Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt, though smaller in size.




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