Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026

The South African former president.
Example

Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.

Chief • 24 July 2026
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In Sepitori, dese means good, beautiful... anything great. You may use it to say you are good at something or even use it to say you are beautiful.
The "O" in front stands for "You" or "You are".
Example

O dese girl, ebele o lepyatla

Mr Trends • 15 April 2021
An island nation off West Africa with Creole Portuguese-African culture, known for music and tourism.
Example

We vacationed in Cape Verde to enjoy its beautiful beaches and morna music.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

Creatures which must be avoided by all men To live a peaceful life.
Example

“Bafazi Abanangcondo outy yami”

Andy • 25 January 2025

Ow

Ow is a term Xhosa girls use to refer to a boyfriend.
Example

Ngeyam i-Ow, ndingalwa ndibebomvu.

MXhosa • 26 July 2021

A term that is used to refer to light skinned people (mostly girls).

If you are a guy and someone calls you a yellow bone, then something is wrong my guy 😂
Example

We were just chilling and this yellow bone came in and everyone was looking at her. It was like a dream 😍

Skhokho • 29 April 2021
Another level
Example

"Do you know where I'm qwelling?"

Tinevimbo • 26 June 2024

Word referring to money.
Example

Where is my nyuku?

Mntungwa • 05 July 2021
This term is commonly used to refer to a very beautiful and attractive girl. This word originates from S'pitori, commonly known as Pretoria.
Example

Tjo ngwana ona na ke lepyatla.

Olebogeng • 21 July 2020

Twenty shillings.
Example

Nipe mbao nitanunua maji.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Used to describe someone whose talking shit.
Example

Uyanya iselwe nguwe la drink

Dr Westley • 16 June 2021


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