Word of the Day — 05 Nov 2026

Hustles or side gigs to make money, sometimes shady.
Example

She dey do runs to survive.

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Another term that refers to Covid / Coronavirus.

Also see Coco
Example

The third wave of covivi is looming.

Danny • 05 May 2021
Nyash is a slang term for big booty or big ass.
Example

"If you don't have nyash as a woman, you are just wasting your time"

Adeola • 09 May 2022

This word comes from the Xhosa language, and is mostly used by the Xhosa speaking people."Ncmsl" Is a short word for "Ncamisile".It is means unbelievable.
Example

"Chomi uLisa undifuna back"

"Ncmsl"

yonelisa. • 28 July 2021
A gullible person who is easily deceived, especially a scam victim.
Example

Dem catch am like maga.

Admin • 26 July 2026

6-9

A term that refers to the act of urinating or using the toilet.
Example

This beer is making me 6-9 every 15 minutes.

Chief • 24 July 2020
A twitter celebrity who usually has a lot of followers.
Example

These twelebs are always plagiarising our posts and get more likes for them.

Mbali • 08 April 2021

A barbershop in Liberian slang.
Example

We coming go to lay barbing saloon jessna

James04 • 23 March 2025
A kasi word that is used to refer to money.
Example

I just need some zaka to buy the braai meat and all will be well

Mr Trends • 06 April 2021

21:01 is a term that is used to refer to an after 9 - a secretly gay person.
Example

I have so many stories about the 21:01 gang.

Chief • 23 May 2025
To tweak, act irrationally, or do/say something crazy, stupid, or out of pocket. It can refer to someone being under the influence of substances such as weed or lean, but can also be used when someone is completely sober and simply acting ridiculous.
Example

β€œLomjitha uyablipa”
β€œStop bliparing”

5iy4 • 25 August 2026


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