Word of the Day — 16 Aug 2026

Liberia

Tata

Tata, a colloquial word from Liberia, is used to refer to the female organ responsible for receiving the penis in a friendly manner.
Example

The softness and sweetness of Kebeh's tata send one to chill in heaven with Christ and Father Abraham.

Lamini Sesay • 07 October 2022
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South Africa

PK

Pastor's Kid or Preacher's Kid.

There's a stereotype that they grow up in very strict households but once they get their "freedom", they become very rachet.
Example

The way she dances with that Savanna, you wouldn't believe that she is a PK.

Sinazo • 06 April 2021
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Sao Tome & Principe

São Tomé and Príncipe

A small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea with Portuguese heritage and cocoa production.
Example

São Tomé and Príncipe is Africa's second smallest country by population.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Krwala

Ikrwala is a Xhosa term for a fresh out of initiation school man. You will see them with their formal clothes and the red thing on their face.
Example

I can't wait to see my younger brother as ikrwala.

Masi • 11 June 2025
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Nigeria

Awhire

Awhire is the name Urhobo people call Root of plants.
Example

Go and uproot awhire for me

French Ovotu Abraham • 09 May 2025
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South Africa

Brain Box

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
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Morocco

Fez

Medieval Islamic capital famous for its walled medina and tanneries.
Example

Fez's University of Al Quaraouiyine is the world's oldest degree-granting university.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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South Africa

Mkhululi

A liberator, Someone who gives freedom
Example

Uthixo nguMkhululi wethu

Mkhululi Maliza • 16 September 2021
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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
isiXhosa

Tyotyombe

A Xhosa term for mkhukhu, a house built from zink (metallic roof material).
Basically a shack.
Example

Cape Town is full of amatyotyombe

Sinazo • 23 April 2021
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South Africa

Dhloogle

Dhloogle is a term used on X, formerly Twitter to refer to Sizwe Dhlomo’s tendency of “knowing” everything under the sun. You can ask him anything and he will have an answer. No articles, no references, just him being sure about everything.
Example

Guy 1: I just heard that in 1994, ANC won the elections but Nelson Mandela made the call to give it to the IFP for stability.

Guy 2: where did you hear that?

Guy 1: From Dhloogle.

OD • 31 May 2024
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