Word of the Day — 19 Oct 2026

South Africa

Goni

Igoni is a kasi slang term for a knife.
Example

The guys who robbed me was carrying igoni

DRex • 19 May 2022
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Morocco

Marrakesh

Red City known for souks, palaces, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
Example

Marrakesh's Bahia Palace showcases exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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Namibia

Otebe

Female genital parts



Vageen
Example

It's valentines, oto ka kwata otebe ano?

Toptop • 14 February 2022
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South Africa

Kaizer Chiefs

South African soccer team from Naturena, Soweto. It is arguably the club with the most annoying supporters in South Africa. Kaizer Chiefs fans think their team went to a private school. They think it's the Woolworths of soccer teams.
Example

You also support Kaizer Chiefs? That's why you are so annoying.

DRex • 19 July 2020
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South Africa

Pinkies

Pinkies is a Kasi term for R50 or ZAR50, that is 50 rands.
Example

Now that the Cupcake has closed alcohol again, I heard that a ngud of Zamalek is pinkies from my Take it or leave it.

Mr Trends • 28 June 2021
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South Africa

Isgubhu

Isgubhu is a South African slang term that initially meant music drums or a bassline before it later referred to all dance music.
Example

South Africans love any song with isgubhu

Siya • 04 June 2024
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Kenya

Sonko

A rich person or a boss.
Example

Yule mse ni sonko.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
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Botswana

Botswana Pula

Currency of Botswana (BWP) issued by the Bank of Botswana. 1 Pula = 100 thebe.
Example

Pula means "rain" in Setswana, reflecting its value in this arid country.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025
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Nigeria

Pozi

To stand and be at alert or wait.
Example

Pozi for here. Meaning wait for (me) here.



Pozi make dem no loss you. Stand at alert so that you're not pickpocketed

Abioye • 07 December 2024
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Zimbabwe

Ma1

A noun that describes a state of being overwhelmed by a situation OR refers to a very difficult situation that appears to have no solution.
Example

Haaah ma1 wangu! I don't even have taxi fare to get there.

MaGumbo • 28 June 2024
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Comoros

Comoros

A small volcanic island nation off East Africa with Arab-French-African culture and fragrant ylang-ylang exports.
Example

The Comoros is one of the world's leading producers of ylang-ylang essential oil.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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