Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026

The South African former president.
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Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.

Chief • 24 July 2026
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Often heard in football commentary, woto woto describes relentless attack or punishment. In casual conversations, it’s used to describe someone who’s taking a figurative β€œbeating” in an argument or facing harsh circumstances.
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"The strikers gave him woto woto" implies they played aggressively, leaving no room for escape.

Adeola • 14 July 2025
A slang term for sex or tlof tlof.
Example

Why do guys fall asleep immediately after umdavazo?

Danny • 04 November 2022

When you are almost broke, you are only left with money to survive for less than a week.
Example

I can't go out today, I'm in a financial comma, and I'm only getting paid next week.

DRex • 16 July 2020
Capping means Talking or explaining
Example

why u dey capp naw or why you are you capping nonsense

French Ovotu Abraham • 26 August 2022

An exclamation of surprise, dismay, or wonder.
Example

Nawa o! This traffic no dey finish.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Umlandu means trouble
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Mdu wenze umlandu

Mdu did a trouble

Anti Devil • 01 August 2026

A quality that includes the essential human virtues; compassion and humanity.
Example

"there is a need for understanding not vengeance, ubuntu not victimization"

Chief • 11 July 2020
A term referring to a large amount of something.
Example

I've got alcohol for days, fam.

Varsity Dude • 23 April 2021

Masandawana is a nickname for South African soccer team Mamelodi Sundowns.
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I'm a loyal supporter of masandawana.

MXhosa • 13 May 2021
Inyathi is a Xhosa and Zulu word for a buffalo.
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Inyathi ibuzwa kwabayaziyo.

Khingh • 21 September 2025


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