Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026
The South African former president.
Example
Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.
People are searching for this:
Adebola
88 people looked for this word but it isn't defined yet. Know what it means?
Log in to define it
Free account · you'll come straight back to define it · your name goes on the definition
Trending this week
A buff guy / those big guys at the gym.
Example
He has become a sgora now, the gym is helping him.
Music of South Africa’s urban black youth, which first emerged in the 1990s. Kwaito is a mixture of South African disco, hip hop, R&B, ragga, and a heavy dose of house music beats.
Example
Hip Hop has taken over now, Kwaito is no longer the same.
Umakhwapheni is a more formal term for a side chick or a nyatsi.
Example
His wife saw him at a restaurant with his makhwapheni.
A term your Skrr skrr kids use to refer to covid-19 (Coronavirus).
O.R. Tambo International Airport (IATA: JNB) is Africa's busiest airport and the primary aviation gateway to Southern Africa. It is located in Kempton Park near Johannesburg, South Africa, and it handles over 21 million passengers annually.
Example
I am catching my flight at O.R. Tambo International Airport.
A Xhosa term for "It's so obvious". It is mostly used when someone asks something that is very obvious.
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
Ukuxhoma is a general Kasi term that means flexing or showing off.
Example
Ever since he got his RAF money, uyaxhoma now.
Get the Word of the Day in your inbox
One African slang word every morning. No spam - unsubscribe any time.
or
Get the daily word on WhatsApp
Random words for you this Monday!
© 2020 Africtionary®