Word of the Day — 26 Sep 2026

ode

dunse untrained
Example

that boy is an ode

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A spicy relish of Indian origin, much like a mix between chutney and a pickle and usually made from green mangoes.
Example

I eat everything with atchar 🤞🏽

Varsity Dude • 05 May 2021
What bitter people say after they've lost an argument but still do not want to admit that they were wrong.
Example

It does not matter what you say, oksalayo I can beat you.

Skhokho • 01 May 2021

Friend, dude, or buddy; also a general exclamation. Pronounced "cha-lay".
Example

Chale, was up?

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
To leave or go; to move.
Example

Twende, tuko rieng.

Admin • 26 July 2026

The incorrect way of spelling "should have"
Example

Should of known you was trouble from the first kiss.

Varsity Dude • 26 April 2021
It's a combination of two words, Sepedi and English, by Mogau Samson Leagathoko Malepe asking someone to rephrase their statement, or tell, "I don't vibe with you" or "I don't follow".
Example

"Bra, I've been looking for you all-over, where did you dissappear to?"

MSL Malepe: "Kganthe why?(with an annoyed lookalike face)"

m.s.malepe • 21 May 2021

Asbonge is a Zulu term for "Let's give thanks" or "Let's be thankful"
Example

Beke le beke asbonge bafethu.

Mr Trends • 09 June 2021
Iinhluthu is hair
Example

Iinhluthu ziyakhula

Hair is growing

Anti Devil • 01 August 2026

In Urhobo kingdom ovwata meaning: Righteousness
Example

This man is an upright man (ovwata ) righteousness

French Ovotu Abraham • 26 August 2023
Yawa is a slang for problem or trouble.
Example

"That girl na yawa" meaning That is trouble.

Admin • 19 November 2024


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