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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Dololo means nothing, nix, fokkol!
Example

The way she likes talking but logic dololo.

Skhokho • 11 May 2021
Agang is a Tswana verb that means build
Example

In Tswana
- Agang ntlo.

In English
- Build a house.

Agang Definitions • 08 June 2021

This is apparently a thing these days. Are these ama2000 who are always posting their numbers on social media asking for "status viewers". Yeah, these kids are very weird.
Example

She has so many contacts because she is a WhatsApp influencer.

Sinazo • 11 May 2021
Thank you in Twi (pronounced me-daa-si).
Example

Medaase for the help.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

A strong local spirit distilled from palm wine, also called "apio".
Example

Akpeteshie be very strong oo.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Taima is a slang term for dad or father.
Example

I will be chilling with taima tomorrow.

Skhokho • 09 May 2021

Ingwe in a Xhosa and Zulu word for a leopard.
Example

Ingwe idla ngamabala.

Khingh • 21 September 2025
A house built from metal roof material (zink) or mud. i.e informal settlement.
Example

I'm moving to Gomora, I will build myself a mkhukhu.

DRex • 23 April 2021

A person with a pure soul and a golden heart ❤️
Example

She went to umfana today, she is not coming back.

Siya • 19 July 2024
A trash can, dustbin
Example

Ndizalahla apa le ekumgqomo

ZuluSon • 16 October 2023


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