Word of the Day [05 Nov 2026]

Qobelo

Iqobelo is a term that means something is real or authentic.


Come buy from me, I only sell iqobelo.

Cebolethu

a mortuary , a cold place where deceased people are kept .


unjalonje nizondibona ndiphumle eCebolethu emkhenkceni

The Vid

Slang for the Covid-19 virus. Derived from the word "Covid"


I had the 'Vid last month. Had to go to a quarantine site for 14 days.


Sdudla

A Kasi term for a chubby or a fat person.


Eish that girl sisdudla and I love her.

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".


Bundle of joy

A bundle of joy is a toddler or a small child.
The term was populirized on social media when mothers posted pictures of their children with the caption "My bundle of joy".


These bundle of joys should go back to school full time. There's no peace when they are around the house all day.

Bafana Bafana

The South African national soccer team. The team that only qualifies by default (when they host).


Bafana Bafana plays shit!


Idinga

Idinga is a very formal Xhosa term for a date. Not a date as in 13 May, I mean a date as in you go on a date with someone.


I'm going to the mall at 5, ndinedinga with my wife.

Imoto

Imoto is a Nguni term for a car.


Xhosa: Ndiyayithanda imoto yam.
Zulu: Ngiyayithanda imoto yami.


Fasti

Ufasti is a term Xhosa people use to refer to the main chick or main partner. Some call it 560.


Ngufasti wam lawey
She is my main girlfriend

Catchile

A widely used slang term for saying someone has caught feelings.


I can't believe icatchile idyan.




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