Word of the Day — 03 Nov 2026

To eat; also to spend or enjoy.
Example

Make we go chop banku.

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It is a "Lobedu" word, regarded as a swear word and can be vulgar, which means 'Anus/Asshole".
Example

As it is vulgar and generally considered an insult,you don't randomly use it, however You can say "Toko yao" which means "Your asshole/anus".

Keletso • 17 March 2026
The moment Sunday stops feeling like a Sunday and the anxiety of Monday kicks in.
Example

It’s starting to feel like Smonday now 😭

Skhokho • 31 July 2023

A car; also can mean a weapon.
Example

Amenunua chuma mpya.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
From the Bemba word "to finish," it's used to mean "it's over," "it's done," or "that's it." It can also be used to end a conversation or a situation.
Example

The meeting has ended. Chapwa.

Grace ❀️ • 21 July 2025

This word can be used in any context. You can use it to greet, to say goodbye, to indicate you are happy. Etc.
Example

Guy 1: Aweh bro, howzit?
Guy 2: Chilled bro, how about you?

Guy 1: Lekker bro.
Guy 2: Aweh!

Chief • 15 July 2020
Not to be confused with the clothing item. This is a SePitori term for R10 (Ten Rands). In other parts of South Africa, R10 is referred to as Tiger
Example

Ke shota ka jacket, ntjaka.

DRex • 25 July 2020

Its more of a word of disbelief or a lie example when someone says something like"oh i'm sure she's a humble girl and doesn't do thing like other people her age" but you know that's not true it like you know something but instead you use the phase "welele" to like tell the other person that it's not true or it's a lie
Example

"Did you hear that she broke up with her boyfriend again" then someone says "welele" in disbelief

Florida • 11 January 2023
Used in saying someone or something done is cool. It also depends on how you say what you are trying to say.
Example

O dese!- Your cool/ You are cool!

E dese!- Its cool!

PalesaπŸ’— • 24 March 2023

Hard, tough, or wicked. Possibly from "strong".
Example

This exam be tron paa.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Paa

Very or a lot; an intensifier from Twi.
Example

I dey hungry paa.

Admin • 26 July 2026


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