Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026

The South African former president.
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Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.

Chief • 24 July 2026
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Agang is a Tswana verb that means build
Example

In Tswana
- Agang ntlo.

In English
- Build a house.

Agang Definitions • 08 June 2021
A term referring to a large amount of something.
Example

I've got alcohol for days, fam.

Varsity Dude • 23 April 2021

Currency of Kenya (KES) issued by the Central Bank of Kenya. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.
Example

Banknotes feature Kenya's first president Jomo Kenyatta and wildlife.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025
a person that wont let you rob or disrespect him.
Example

You better treat me with respect others i will show you my Ricks side.

busi • 11 January 2023

Dzubha is a slang term for a chubby or fat person.
Example

Did you see that dzubha over there?

Xhosa Nostra • 17 July 2025
University of South Africa - The biggest University in South Africa in terms of number of students. It is known for its distance learning programmes. Majority of students who go here are not at an actual campus. Covid found them ready.
Example

I have applied at UNISA, I want to study while chilling at home.

Varsity Dude • 30 April 2021

An action word which means to punch or slap, but can be as well used to refer to the sound made when someone or something is being punched.
Example

I go give you gbosa for head.

Adeola • 11 July 2020
An emphatic filler adding urgency or emphasis, like "please" or "just". From Yoruba.
Example

Come here jare!

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

If you say that something will happen with immediate effect or with effect from a particular time, you mean that it will begin to apply or be valid immediately or from the stated time.
Example

No one:

Cyril Ramaphosa: The sale of alcohol is suspended with immediate effect!

Mr Trends • 12 July 2020
Refers to being good, okay or doing well/fine.
Example

- How are you? Are you okay?

- Ngimnandi

Baba Ka ThabileJr • 20 October 2021


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