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.

Skoon

Having sex without a condom.


I'm going in there skoon baba.

Ozighi

Ozighi means problem


Everything have turn out to be ozighi


Lepharra

The Sepitori version of Tsotsi
This means skinny guy with Nike hat, Skinny jeans and a black Allstar


Sheba le pharra leli
(Look at that thug)

Gqwirhy

Gqirhy or gqwirhi is an informal Xhosa term used to refer to jealous or black magic tendencies.


I bought this car last month and today someone stole it. Yhu ni gqwirhy kulendawo


Nyoko

Unyoko is a Nguni term that means mother. It is mostly used in a rude manner.


Umsunu kanyoko
Your mother's cunt

Tufia kwa

Tufia kwa meaning rejection


Tufia kwa meaning I reject you


Okpo

Okpo is a person, in particular a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment


I want go carry Okpo

Fede

A term generally used as an informal greeting around Gauteng. Chances are no one will know how to reply to you if you use this term anywhere other than Gauteng.


Sharp fede majita, dintshang da?


Kapa

Kapa is the Xhosa name for Cape Town.


Ndiphuma eKapa mna.

Angolan Kwanza

Currency of Angola (AOA) issued by the National Bank of Angola. 1 Kwanza = 100 cĂȘntimos.


The kwanza was introduced in 1977 after independence from Portugal.




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