hyena A hyena is a medium-to-large carnivorous mammal belonging to the family Hyaenidae.
Example

I saw a hyena.

Pronunciation
by Anna
Anna • 13 September 2026
A quasi-military dance-step characterized by high-stepping movements, performed either on the spot or while moving slowly forwards, usually by participants in protest gatherings or marches, and accompanied by chanting, singing, and the shouting of slogans
Example

They were toyi-toying for the lack of service delivery in their community and apparently the money was misused by a local tenderpreneur

Sinazo • 13 April 2021

Word referring to money.
Example

Where is my nyuku?

Mntungwa • 05 July 2021
Ekamela is place called kameeelrivier B under Siyabuswa in mpumalanga
Example

Is Skamelian Man from Ekamela

Anti Devil • 31 August 2026

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

560

560 is a Xhosa slang term for main chick or the main partner.
Example

I can't date you cause you know I have a 560.

MXhosa • 15 May 2021

Sudan's confluence city where the Blue and White Niles meet.
Example

Khartoum's National Museum displays ancient Nubian artifacts.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
A new drug in Pitori that is 10 times stronger and addictive than nyaope.
Example

Kreng kreng is finishing the youth of Pretoria

Mr Trends • 03 February 2022

Kwesta is an award-winning South African rapper and songwriter from Katlehong, Gauteng.
Example

Kwesta is my favourite South African rapper.

Africtionary AI • 27 July 2026
Mampara week is the week before payday, where everyone just doesn’t have money.
Example

Friend: Let’s go out.

Me: I can’t, you know it’s Mampara Week.

Zama • 21 June 2024


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