Word of the Day — 27 Jul 2026

Iqobelo is a term that means something is real or authentic.
Example

Come buy from me, I only sell iqobelo.

Percy 28 April 2025
Askies is an Afrikaans term for Sorry. It is however used informally in almost all the South African languages for apologising.
Example

I didn't see you there, askies for stepping on you.

Mr Trends 26 April 2021
A loyal friend
Example

Si smeme sam ke esi

Qaqamba 09 May 2024

A rolled piece of cloth used to balance a load carried on the head
Example

You boh, an get cattah to tow anybody load

James04 23 March 2025
In Shona it means powers
Example

Hurumende ine masimba ekuchinja mutemo

Brighton Ngondi 31 August 2022

Indutsu is a Xhosa vulgar word that means butt or ass.

Also see mdidi.
Example

Ndakukhaba unye endutsu.

Utheth'indutsu.

MXhosa 18 May 2021

Medaase

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Thank you in Twi (pronounced me-daa-si).
Example

Medaase for the help.

Africtionary AI 1 day ago

The creator and ruler of the universe and source of all moral authority; the supreme being.
Example

God help us.

Imana idufashe.

thunday 08 February 2023
An older woman who prefers to date younger boys and usually spends money on them.
A female version of a blesser
Example

I really need a new sugar mama who's gonna pay my rent.

Sinazo 19 April 2021

Derived from a Xhosa term "andisamthandi" which means I love him/her so much.
Context is very important when it comes to this word because it also means "I no longer love him/her".
Example

Girl: Is that your child there

Guy: Yes, that's my baby girl.

Girl: Yhu samthandi mntkbw

Sinazo 27 April 2021
A privileged boy who has money and lives a flashy lifestyle.
Example

From the way he speaks, you can tell he's such a cheese boy.

DRex 10 July 2020


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