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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Isithembu is the practice of marrying multiple wives (Polygamy).
Example

Isithembu is becoming popular again in South Africa.

MXhosa • 30 May 2022
Sbhanxa or sibhanxa is a Xhosa term for an idiot or a fool.
Example

Yeer usisbhanxa ke khona wena ufunda lewey lol

MXhosa • 24 May 2021

Mama is a term used to refer to a mother.
Example

Mama I love you.

Siya • 13 June 2024
To leave or go; to move.
Example

Twende, tuko rieng.

Admin • 26 July 2026

South African

slang commonly used in a Hip-Hop context for Hookah Pipe or β€œHubbly-Bubbly”
Example

Hade Broer, can you skyf pipe there?

Big Saint • 17 March 2023
Is a Xhosa term for "You are annoying".
It can also mean "He/She is annoying"... depending on the pronunciation.
Example

Example 1: Don't talk to me, uyadika (you are annoying).

Example 2: I stopped talking to her because uyadika (she is annoying).

MXhosa • 11 May 2021

Kho

When You blow your MT4/MT5 account, the only sound you get to hear is "kho"
Example

Life ke "kho"

Meaning life can also be viewed as a huge loss when things aren't going well

Lucas N • 03 May 2022
The absence of ass or bums in a woman. See Nyashlessness.
Example

When I was walking around, all I saw was bumlessness.

Danny • 25 July 2026

BBL

BBL is short for Brazilian Butt Lift. This is what these influencers do to make their nyash big.
Example

β€œSkatlo nyela wena ka BBL that looks like rugby player’s shoulders” - Seemah

Siya • 23 June 2023
A local restaurant serving traditional Ghanaian food.
Example

We chop fufu for the chop bar.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026


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