Nigeria

Runs

Hustles or side gigs to make money, sometimes shady.
Example

She dey do runs to survive.

Admin • 26 July 2026
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Kenya

Ndai

A car.
Example

Amepark ndai nje.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
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Kenya

Form

To be in good spirits or ready; also to show off.
Example

Niko form leo.

Admin • 26 July 2026
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Liberia

Bobo

Bobo is a Liberian slang term for a deaf person or even a senseless person.
Example

Small more, you will be bobo.

James04 • 23 March 2025
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South Africa

Thuso Phala

Thuso Phala is a popular dance move that was first started by the South African soccer player named Thuso Phala.
Example

I'm learning the Thuso Phala dance.

Varsity Dude • 08 August 2021
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Ethiopia

Dire Dawa

Commercial hub with distinctive architecture blending Ethiopian and French styles.
Example

Dire Dawa's Kezira district features unique arcaded buildings.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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Nigeria

Ashawo

Ashawo e it's a slang phrase and it means prostitute,escort.
Example

That girl is an ashawo

Madi the mixed race • 19 March 2024
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South Africa
Afrikaans

Lekker

is a widely used term, mostly by whites or cheese boys indicating that something is ‘great’ or ‘nice’.
Example

Thabo: This biltong is lekker.

Nathan: Yeah bru, it's not as lekker as the one from we had last week, though.

DRex • 16 July 2020
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Nigeria

Padi

Friend or buddy.
Example

Him be my padi from school.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
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Nigeria

ode

dunse untrained
Example

that boy is an ode

Zack Grealish • 23 February 2025
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