Word of the Day — 07 Nov 2026

Touchline Operator, MBUZI.
One feels pressure when he is around
Example

β€œDai man ke GAETZβ€œ

letlhogonolo • 09 June 2021
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Danko is the same as Afrikaans word dankie which symbolises acceptance and appreciation, it basically means thank you.
Example

The South African government said Danko to everyone who got vaccinated.

Colani • 23 September 2021
First Lady Of The United States
Example

Did you hear that the FLOTUS plagiarized her speech?

Mr Trends • 07 November 2020

An Afrikaans slang term for pussy or cunt. it is typically considered a foul word as it is often used to refer to or describe something with great disgust.
Example

Get out of here jou ma se poes

DRex • 26 April 2021
An influencer is a person that usually has a lot of followers on Social Media and might get paid to post (promote) some things.
Example

These influencers these days think they breathe flavoured air.

Sinazo • 11 May 2021

AKA Orientation week or 0-week, Is the first week of University where students are supposed to be orientated but they spend it binge drinking and making bad decisions.
Example

I will never forget how awesome O-week was this year.

Sinazo • 13 April 2021
Senegal's Atlantic capital known for music, museums, and Goree Island.
Example

Dakar's African Renaissance Monument stands taller than the Statue of Liberty.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

To walk or move; also an insulting hand gesture.
Example

I go waka reach there.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Table Mountain is a globally iconic, flat-topped mountain overlooking the city of Cape Town, South Africa, and is officially recognized as one of the 7 Wonders of Nature.
Example

I can't wait to visit Cape Town and hike the Table Mountain.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Is a Volkswagen Golf car. It was named this because of the explosive noise it makes (vrrrrrr phaaaa).
Example

He came in with a vrr phaa and all the girls went crazy.

Skhokho • 29 April 2021
Slang is a very informal type of language made up of new or playful words and phrases used in everyday speech. It is common in casual talk and text messages, but it is not used in formal writing or official speech.
Example

Don’t use slang terms when writing formal letters, my child.

Brazo • 27 July 2026


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