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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A romantic partner or side lover kept discreetly.
Example

Him get code for that side.

Admin • 26 July 2026
Amakhosi is another name for the South African soccer team (Future African Champions) Kaizer Chiefs.
Example

Amakhosi are getting a star when they win the finals.

Danny • 26 June 2021

The lethal vodka that is produced by Sminnorf.
Example

She was downing 1818, that's why she's this drunk.

Sinazo • 20 July 2020
Natubaaze means let's go in Oshiwambo slang
Example

Peter Natubaaze ko KONKA

realmakoyya • 11 July 2022

Sudan's confluence city where the Blue and White Niles meet.
Example

Khartoum's National Museum displays ancient Nubian artifacts.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
Last number is a Kasi term for the best of the best, the top of the range, top class.
Example

I'm buying the last number Kota.

OD • 16 July 2022

Nyash is a big,soft and round object behind a womans back like two planets
Example

I doggy style your nyash

Ten toes • 15 August 2023
Imoto is a Nguni term for a car.
Example

Xhosa: Ndiyayithanda imoto yam.

Zulu: Ngiyayithanda imoto yami.

LinguistZA • 07 September 2022

A gay person
Example

Voetsek jou sapa!

@the_names_jere • 29 November 2021

Eye

It is good / I'm fine. Twi response to a greeting (pronounced eh-yeh).
Example

Eti sen? Eye!

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026


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