Word used to express disbelief, surprise, dissatisfaction.
Example

Bathong, that's so crazy.

Mr Trends 30 November 2020
A spicy relish of Indian origin, much like a mix between chutney and a pickle and usually made from green mangoes.
Example

I eat everything with atchar 🤞🏽

Varsity Dude 05 May 2021

A house built from metal roof material (zink) or mud. i.e informal settlement.
Example

I'm moving to Gomora, I will build myself a mkhukhu.

DRex 23 April 2021
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

Zama Zamas is a name given to illegal miners in South Africa. They find abandoned mines and start mining.
Example

Zama Zamas will stop at nothing to mine what they want.

CG 03 November 2022
Currency of Mauritius (MUR) issued by the Bank of Mauritius. 1 Rupee = 100 cents.
Example

Features images of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and local wildlife.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025

Mobile money, a common way to send and receive cash.
Example

Send the money through momo.

Admin 26 July 2026
Meaning white hair ( Gray hair )
Example

Ubi asha in Urhobo language means white hair (Gray hair)

French Ovotu Abraham 26 August 2023

Someone who is not good at something
Example

Chomi ya ka ke patla ka bolo

Philly Kabelo 28 November 2022
Nyash is a soft and succulent part of a woman's back side, and without nyash a lady has high risk of getting her desired man.
Example

A nyashless woman must be plankish in structure

Onah Fidelis Chidera 05 October 2022


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