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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is a word used as a form of being surprised nor reacting to shocking incidents.
Example

"Makhi o hlokofetsi, ijoh modimo mara!"

Pronunciation
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Bra frans • 04 June 2026
Jumpas means later on.
Example

I will see you jumpas.

DRex • 15 April 2021

Jiki jiki means all of a sudden or suddenly.
Example

When we were growing you were dark, jiki jiki you are a yellow bone.

Skhokho • 26 May 2022
Is a colloquial Xhosa term for crazy or mentally disturbed.

It is mostly used as an insult.
Example

Ingathi azithi dadobawo pha apha kuwe wena.

MXhosa • 13 May 2021

Mxit was a popular South African social media platform before the times of WhatsApp.

That's what we used to get girls back in the day.
Example

Niggas had a girlfriend in every province during the Mxit days 🤣

Skhokho • 04 May 2021
Also known as Woolies. This is a retail store that went to a private school. You go in there with your deep Zulu accent, but come out with that private school accent.
Example

1. I speak like this because I drink Woolworths water every morning.

2. Tanqueray is the Woolworths of Gins.

DRex • 19 July 2020

A side chick is a girl that is being dated by a guy who is in a serious relationship with someone else (main chick).
Example

The girl he was with is his side chick.

Sinazo • 05 May 2021
KwaZulu-Natal or KZN is one of 9 South African provinces, located on the Eastern part of the country.
Example

KwaZulu-Natal niggas like to think they are the best.

Maps • 14 June 2024

The word referring to a "Place", could be a Home, special venue or any place.
Example

We will meet at my Pozi..We will meet at my house.

Mntungwa • 05 July 2021

Paa

Very, a lot, or intensely. Twi intensifier.
Example

The food sweet paa.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026


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