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
To become suddenly rich or hit a big financial break.
Example

Since he hammer, he don change car.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

Currency of Kenya (KES) issued by the Central Bank of Kenya. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.
Example

Banknotes feature Kenya's first president Jomo Kenyatta and wildlife.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025
A Zulu term for an assassin or hitman (a person hired to kill another person or a group of people), very popular in the KwaZulu Natal province.
Example

They hired inkabi to kill him but he survived.

DRex 06 May 2021

Nyash is that soft , big and round backside of a woman
Example

Chioma nyash is soft

Sky @ angle 17 December 2025
Tribalism is the attitude and practice of harbouring such a strong feeling of loyalty or bonds to one's tribe that one excludes or even demonises other tribes that do not belong to that group.
Example

Tribalism is setting us back as black South Africans.

MXhosa 07 June 2021

A South African slang term for money.
Example

I can’t wait to get amarherheba month end.

Danny 24 July 2023
A stable democracy in Southern Africa famous for its wildlife, diamond mining, and the Kalahari Desert.
Example

Botswana's Okavango Delta is one of Africa's premier safari destinations.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

A Kasi term for a chubby or a fat person.
Example

Eish that girl sisdudla and I love her.

MXhosa 09 February 2022
Stop it; leave it. Twi.
Example

Gyae that nonsense.

Admin 26 July 2026


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