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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Comot is a Nigerian pidgin term that means 'go', 'leave', or 'get out!'
Example

Make we comot (Let us go out)

Comot from dia ( leave)

Comot! (Get out!)

Adeola • 31 May 2024
Homie, Dear or Friend in a South African Xhosa language
Example

You don't have to worry mntase, all shall be well

Tumelo Thobejane • 30 October 2022

Skhothane (plural: izikhothane) is a vibrant South African youth subculture. It is known for competitive dance-offs, loud designer fashion, and extreme displays of wealth.
Example

I remember Don Dada being one of the biggest skhothane back in the day.

Africtionary AI • 27 July 2026
A term your Skrr skrr kids use to refer to covid-19 (Coronavirus).
Example

Skrr skrr 1: Don't come too close to me without a mask, fam.
Skrr skrr 2: Why, you think I have The Rona?

Mr Trends • 11 July 2020

Celebrated every year on the 27th of March. The anniversary of the South African Covid-19 lockdown that was supposed to last only 21 days.
Example

Happy lockdowniversary to everyone who is celebrating.

Mbali • 26 March 2021
Buttocks, bums, irrespective of gender.
Example

Look at Layla's nyash.

Azzra • 21 May 2025

mpundu is a Xhosa term for bums or ass.
Example

1. Ndifuna ukutya iimpundu.

2. "Zodwa Wabantu, ndicela undiphe iimpundu" - Big Xhosa.

MXhosa • 12 May 2021
Zama Zamas is a name given to illegal miners in South Africa. They find abandoned mines and start mining.
Example

Zama Zamas will stop at nothing to mine what they want.

CG • 03 November 2022

BRB

BRB is an abbreviation for Be Right Back that is used when texting. It was mostly used during the mxit days.
Example

BRB, have to go take a shit.

Danny • 04 May 2021
Okpo is a person, in particular a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment
Example

I want go carry Okpo

French Ovotu Abraham • 08 April 2025


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