Word of the Day — 10 Nov 2026

eczema, a rash, skin condition
Example

You have deeshcloth on hi hand; She have deeshcloth all over her body

James04 • 23 March 2025
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This is a South African way of saying Barbecue.
Example

Tonight, we deserve to have braai and celebrate the great year we've had

Chief • 11 July 2020
A small Horn of Africa nation strategically located by the Red Sea, hosting foreign military bases.
Example

Djibouti's port serves as a key shipping hub for the East Africa region.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

Mzukwana is a Kasi term for the olden days / the good old days / back in the day.
Example

I woke up and listened to Kwaito ya mzukwana today.

Skhokho • 20 June 2021
Foolish; senseless; not genuine; sub-standard; stupid
Example

My man, I do na like dat flakajay talk.Plea make sure the phone you bi is na flakajay

James04 • 23 March 2025

One thousand shillings.
Example

Nilitumia thao moja.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
A tin can.
Example

Pass us the blikkie, bru.

bronzie94 • 03 August 2022

To eat; also to spend or enjoy.
Example

Make we go chop banku.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Financial Dating is just a different "woke" term for prostitution!
Example

No one:



Girls these days: Financial Dating is where it's at.

Chief • 06 December 2024

An expression of extreme surprise. Used with a question mark.

Equivalent to "what the fuck?"

Derived from the praise "and then..."
Example

Ah, enden? What happened here?

S.J • 08 June 2021
Northern transportation hub and gateway to Ilha de Moรงambique.
Example

Nampula's Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima is a regional landmark.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025


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