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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The drug that is killing the youth of South Africa. It makes these kids do all crazy things just to get that high.
Example

He is behaving like this because he smoked nyaope.

DRex • 19 July 2020
A soccer skill/move where a player puts the ball in between another player's legs.
Example

Did you see that shibobo from Messi?

DRex • 14 August 2021

A person with a heart made out of ice, with rotten intentions.
Example

Umfana doesn’t deserve anything in this world.

CG • 09 January 2023
A phrase that is used to describe similar things, people, behaviors or situations.
Example

ANC supporters and Bushiri supporters - Same WhatsApp group!

Sinazo • 13 November 2020

A landlocked West African country with a rich history including Timbuktu, facing security challenges.
Example

Mali was home to the medieval Mali Empire, one of Africa's most powerful states.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
The person who is making sure that the braai meat is properly done and everything goes well during a braai.
Example

The braai master for today's braai was Thabo hence the meat is not nice.

Skhokho • 30 April 2021

Mzukwana is a Kasi term for the olden days / the good old days / back in the day.
Example

I woke up and listened to Kwaito ya mzukwana today.

Skhokho • 20 June 2021

Doo

Money.
Example

Hakuna doo mfukoni.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Faa

"'Faa' is a borrowed word used for emphasis, originating from Hausa. It is often used at the end of expressions by Yoruba speakers with a Hausa background or origin. This phenomenon is particularly common among Yoruba people in Ilorin and Kogi.
Example

MΓ‘a na faa= I will beat you.

Muritala • 25 February 2025
Bhuti is a Xhosa word for big brother or just to refer to an older man.
Example

I’ll see you tomorrow, bhuti.

Xhosa Nostra • 17 July 2025


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