A Xhosa term used to tell someone that you are going through the most.

Variations: mgowo, gowa, gowisha, gowishing.
Example

I'm so broke, ngumgowo nje wodwa mntase.

Financially, ndiyagowa.

DRex 18 July 2020

Ou

Guy
Example

That ou is genuine

jordan 22 May 2025

Irarho

NEW
Irarho is a ass
Example

Irarho laka baba belibuhlungu

A ass of the father was painful

Pronunciation
by Anti Devil
Anti Devil 4 days ago
Yoruba refers to a major West African ethnic group, their spoken language, and their traditional religion. They primarily live in southwestern Nigeria, Benin, and Togo, with a total population of over 50 million people.
Example

My friend is learning about Yoruba art and culture before traveling to Nigeria.

Africtionary AI 30 July 2026

What's going on, what's up
Example

Hey, dintshang?

Thusanang Kennedy 21 July 2023
Iqobelo is a term that means something is real or authentic.
Example

Come buy from me, I only sell iqobelo.

Percy 28 April 2025

A team that got beaten 5 - 2 by Sundowns (the best football team in Africa)
Example

Don’t worry about that team. It’s an Al Ahly.

Big Saint 17 March 2023
Noun 1: A christian thief who steals under the guise of humility.



Noun 2: A falsely humble person who wins public support by frequenting worshipping places.
Example

The lungu of African politicians is the major contributing factor to abject poverty.

McOllus 01 September 2022

They will hurt you.
Example

Tlohela banyana batlao hurda!

Colani 24 May 2021
Izinyanya is a Xhosa term for ancestors.
Example

Ndiyabulela kuni zinyanya.

MXhosa 05 October 2021


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