Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026

Jacob Zuma

The South African former president.

Example

Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.

Chief • 24 July 2026

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Guinea

Guinea

A West African country with mineral riches including bauxite, facing political instability.

Example

Conakry, Guinea's capital, is located on the Atlantic coast on the Tombo Island.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

South Africa

Cape Flats

The term Cape Flats refers to a flat, sandy stretch of land which is located on the outskirts of the city of Cape Town. It has been accurately described as the "dumping ground of apartheid" and it is here that people of colour (non-whites in "old South Africa" language) were relocated to in terms of the infamous Group Areas Act.

Example

I am from the Cape Flats where we hear gunshots every night.

LinguistZA • 03 November 2022

Angola

Angola

A Southern African nation with Portuguese colonial heritage, rich in oil and diamonds, featuring diverse landscapes from beaches to savannas.

Example

Angola's economy has grown significantly since the end of its civil war in 2002.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

South Africa

isiXhosa

Mfusi

Imfusi is a Xhosa term that refers to a person who is born after twins, i.e a younger brother or sister of a twin.

Example

He was born after twins, that’s why they named him Mfusi.

Chief • 07 August 2026

South Africa

Afrikaans

Lekker

An Afrikaans word that has multiple meanings and which can be used in various contexts to describe many things from people to food to inanimate objects. It is used to convey the meaning of great, delicious, nice or fun. Make sure to roll the ‘r’ when pronouncing the word.

Example

That new movie is lekker!
That bunny chow was lekker!
I’m lekker, bru!

Chief • 10 July 2020

South Sudan

Nyash

This is West African word to mean a sexy, well-shaped big and flawless ass or backside of a woman which is mostly considered attractive and lovely when choosing a desired woman.

Example

Bring that nyash close, I want to feel it if it's real or not

Trusted Alien • 28 November 2023

South Africa

Financially deceased

When you are so broke, you literally have nothing left under your name.

Example

1. I've been living on pap and atchaar because I'm financially deceased.

2. I can't pay you this week, I am financially deceased.

DRex • 16 July 2020

Nigeria

Chop

To eat; also used for enjoying or spending money.

Example

Make we go chop, I dey hungry.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Worldwide

JOMO

Joy Of Missing Out. Feeling content with staying in and disconnected as a form of self-care.

Antonym: FOMO

Example

Ever since I stopped drinking, I moved from FOMO to JOMO.

Mr Trends • 23 November 2020

South Africa

Afrikaans

Lekker

is a widely used term, mostly by whites or cheese boys indicating that something is ‘great’ or ‘nice’.

Example

Thabo: This biltong is lekker.

Nathan: Yeah bru, it's not as lekker as the one from we had last week, though.

DRex • 16 July 2020

Random words for you this Monday!

Afrikaaps

Chanda

Umgxobhozo

Tuks

Umntu Ka Sphokazi

Do Am Momo

K-word

Sgaqagaqa

Bunny Chow

Okes

Mgarimbe

Kudanga

East Rand

Gqwirha

Unotshe

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