Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026

South Africa

Jacob Zuma

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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South Africa

Ballie

Ballie is a Term in Mzansi that refers to an old man or a father.
Example

I met this other ballie yesterday and he gave me some good dating advice.

Mane • 25 June 2021
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Worldwide

Nah he tweakin

A term that all the skrr skrr kids have been using in the comments section of Instagram. Apparently it means something not making sense or stupid.
Example

No one:


Skrr skrr on insta: Nah he tweaking

Varsity Dude • 26 August 2021
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South Africa

Sarha

Ukusarha is a slang term that means you are always asking for things from people. For example, you are always asking for free alcohol, you never buy.
Example

Yho I don't wanna chill with that guy again, uyasharha.

MXhosa • 10 November 2022
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South Africa

Shandis

A term used to refer to "something" or a thing.
Example

Have you seen that shandis?

Skhokho • 11 May 2023
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South Africa

Ramabillion

This refers to President Cryil Ramaphosa. He was given this nickname after he announced R500 billion Covid-19 relief fund. He was throwing billions like he was throwing boxing punches.
Example

Don't worry, President Ramabillion has promised us a R350 covid grant.

DRex • 23 July 2020
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South Africa

Kido Lava

A dalarist.
Example

In this economy you need someone that is Kido Lava, someone who has istapura, a dalarist.

busi • 11 January 2023
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Zimbabwe
also South Africa
Shona

Bhudi

Friend, buddy, or mate. Used to address someone to you especially a man
Example

Wassup bhudi, where you at?
Thanks bhudi, you saved me.

Atikel • 13 September 2026
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Nigeria

Aza

Bank account number.
Example

Send me your aza make I pay you.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Gqwirha

Igqwirha is a Xhosa term for someone who practices witchcraft (a witch).
Example

Ligqwirha ke la sisi
That woman is a witch.

Sinazo • 29 June 2021
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South Africa

uyarhubha

A Hlubi word for you are talking nonsense.
Example

Me: Gombo means "a newly developed area. It is the name given by the Xhosas to the City of East London after its foundation in 1836"

You: That is gibberish.

Me: uyarhubha.

Sgasa • 23 May 2025
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