Word of the Day — 06 Oct 2026

Kenya

Chuma

A car; also can mean a weapon.
Example

Amenunua chuma mpya.

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South Africa

Thobela

A South African Pedi tribe respectful greeting.
Example

Thobela(Greeting).

Tumelo Thobejane • 30 October 2022
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South Africa

Banyana Banyana

The South African Women's soccer team.
Example

Banyana Banyana is the best women's soccer team in Africa, unlike Bafana Bafana.

Chief • 16 July 2020
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Rwanda

Nyashlessness

Having no hemispheres Nyash at the back side of the girls back but only bones. Being wakanda
Example

Nyashlessness is for wakanda

Karim • 07 November 2023
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Liberia

Bobo

Bobo is a Liberian slang term for a deaf person or even a senseless person.
Example

Small more, you will be bobo.

James04 • 23 March 2025
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South Africa

Kwesta

Kwesta is an award-winning South African rapper and songwriter from Katlehong, Gauteng.
Example

Kwesta is my favourite South African rapper.

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South Africa

Durban poison

A very strong strain of dagga or weed grown in Durban.
Example

This is not your normal shit, this is Durban poison.

Siya • 13 June 2024
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South Africa
Sepitori

Nkao Tempela

In SePitori, Nkao Tempela means I can flex on you.

See: Tempela
Example

Iā€™m beyond insane, nna Nkao Tempela (Yeah).

DRex • 21 November 2021
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South Africa

Mamazala

Mamazala is a term used to refer to mother-in-law.
Example

I'm so happy with my mamazala, unlike many people.

Sinazo • 10 May 2021
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South Africa
isiXhosa

uTaka

Xhosa term for sleeping over at a boyfriend/girlfriend's place.
Example

Umntu wakhe uthe makatake iweekend yonke.

Her partner asked her to sleep over for the whole weekend.

Tshidi (Not Matshidiso) • 20 September 2025
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South Africa

Ikati

Ikati is a Nguni name for a cat.
Example

Xhosa: Ndifuna ikati.

Zulu: Ngifuna ikati.

LinguistZA • 13 October 2022
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