A buff guy / those big guys at the gym.
Example

He has become a sgora now, the gym is helping him.

Mbali 19 March 2021
Its more of a word of disbelief or a lie example when someone says something like"oh i'm sure she's a humble girl and doesn't do thing like other people her age" but you know that's not true it like you know something but instead you use the phase "welele" to like tell the other person that it's not true or it's a lie
Example

"Did you hear that she broke up with her boyfriend again" then someone says "welele" in disbelief

Florida 11 January 2023

Welcome. Twi word of greeting, seen at airports and homes.
Example

Akwaaba! Welcome to Ghana.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
Chaley is a way to address a friend. It originates from the Ga language but is widely used in Accra and other parts of Ghana by both Ga speakers and non-speakers.
Example

As a Greeting: "Chaley, how far?" means "Hey my friend, what's up?"

To Emphasize a Point: Stretching the wordβ€”"Chaleyyyyy!"β€”is often used to express extreme surprise, admiration, or exaggeration.

Kofi 17 July 2026

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
Masimba mean SHIT in South African Zulu and Xhosa languages. I know in Zimbabwe (Shona) it means something different.
Example

Uthetha amasimba.

Translation: You are talking shit

Skhokho 28 April 2021

It is an intelligent person. E.g lenebari Victor is a brain box
Example

Lenebari Victor is a brain box

Brain box 21 October 2022
A South African Musician That wants a family that looks like Beyoncé’s & to grow old with his partner.
Example

Baby ndicela ichance ndiku bonise ngifuna umndeni wethu ufane noBeyonce. Start a generation sibe habo grams. Kido Lava On Yafinijwa

Keith 12 November 2021

A Horn of Africa nation with long coastline, facing security challenges and clan-based politics.
Example

Somalia's location gives it strategic importance for shipping routes.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
A Xhosa clan name that was made famous by former president Nelson Mandela.
Example

Madiba passed away in December 2013.

Sinazo 19 April 2021


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