Egypt

Egypt

A North African country with ancient civilization heritage, the Nile River, and significant Arab influence.
Example

We marveled at the Pyramids of Giza during our trip to Egypt.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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Ghana

Eye red

To be greedy or selfish (literally "eyes are red").
Example

His eye red, he no wan share.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
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South Africa

Sgaxa

Isgaxa or isigaxa means Big news, like WOW, like Yhoo, like I don't believe it.
Example

Everyday is a new sgaxa, I've run out of haibos.

Sinazo • 22 June 2022
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Zambia

Mary

The only female Webster Spida loves
Example

Mary is so esculent

OG Spida • 27 October 2023
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South Africa
isiNdebele

Urarekile

Urarekile means He or She is surprised
Example

Nomama Naye urarekile nakamthola enza so

Pronunciation
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Anti Devil • 29 July 2026
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South Africa

ZAR

The South African currency, also known as Rand or just an "R".
Example

I need ZAR 50 million right now.

Mane • 27 June 2021
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South Africa
Afrikaans

Hoezit

Slang word for "how is it". It comes from the Afrikaans term "Hoe is dit" and people just decided to change the spelling.
Example

Man 1: Eita da, hoezit?

Man 2: Sharp hoezit da?

Man 1: Fede nja yami.

Sinazo • 20 July 2020
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Nigeria

Yawa

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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South Africa

Mgarimbe

Mgarimbe is the legend who gave us the hit song Sister Betina.
Example

Mgarimbe deserves a lifetime achievement award.

MXhosa • 13 May 2021
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South Africa
Tsotsitaal / Scamto

4-5

A South African slang term for penis
Example

He pulled out his 4-5 out of the blue.

Chief • 01 August 2020
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