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 popular type of House Music that has taken South African music scene by storm. It involves a lot of Piano playing, hence the name amapiano.
Example

Kabza De Small is the king of Amapiano.

Danny • 15 April 2021
Agbarha-otor is a kingdom in north part of ughelli Delta state Nigeria. The meaning of Agbarha-otor: tier and loss Land
Example

Let's tier and loss the land.

It's a misery words used and also some part ritual of the initiation of the ancient ancestors used for the generations to trace thier way back home

French Ovotu Abraham • 26 August 2023

Urhulu Sesi Omkhulu Baba woMundu

Urhulu is Big Sister of a person's Father
Example

Sithe Masifika Khabo Baba Urhulu Wajabula

By the time We arrived at Father's home Aunty was happy

Anti Devil • 31 July 2026
Ngiyakukhumbula, meaning I miss you
Example

Girl: So whats up.
Guy: NYKL
Girl: Me Too

Mntungwa27 • 28 April 2021

Bobby is a common name for a dog (usually bad dogs).
Example

Mlume bobby! Mlume!

Bunny chow • 23 May 2021
Kempton Park is a city in the East Rand region of Gauteng province, South Africa. It is part of the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. It is situated south of Tembisa, one of the largest townships in South Africa, which is also part of Ekurhuleni. South Africa's busiest airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport is located in Kempton Park.
Example

We need to go to the airport in Kempton Park.

Maps • 14 June 2024

Chineke is the creator of the universe and everything good in it along with rain, trees, and other plants
Example

Chineke, I can't believe I failed.

Adeola • 08 August 2021
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

My brother/my sister/my best friend/
Example

Kunjani mntase nakugcina kudala

Man Himself • 17 March 2023
A South African newspaper that publishes bullshit stories that other newspapers don't want to publish.
Example

I can tell from the bullshit you are saying that you get your news from Daily Sun.

Skhokho • 07 May 2021


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