Word of the Day — 14 Oct 2026

Intshebe is a Nguni term for beard.
Example

Intshebe yam iyakhula.

My beard is growing.

MXhosa • 15 May 2022
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Jomo is a name given to a kasi kid that has a big head. They are usually very good at football (like Jomo Sono)
Example

Did you see that goal by Jomo?

Stanley • 21 April 2025
Fear Of Missing Out.
Example

I didn't go out on Friday and the way I was suffering from FOMO.

Sinazo • 20 April 2021

Tut

A tut is a widely used varsity term for a tutorial.
Example

I have to leave early because I have to submit my tut.

Varsity Dude • 20 May 2021
Hard, tough, or wicked. Possibly from "strong".
Example

This exam be tron paa.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Unozethe is what Xhosa people say to refer to someone who is extremely annoying.
Example

Yhu unezothe ke la bhuti.

That man is extremely annoying.

MXhosa • 05 August 2021
Can be called "nqaba" is another word for Castle Lager, one of South Africa's favourite beer.
Example

I am definitely buying myself inqaba after work.

Mr Trends • 13 April 2021

Africa's smallest mainland country along the Gambia River, known for beaches and political transition.
Example

The Gambia is surrounded by Senegal on three sides and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
Is a slang term for money.
Example

I need amachankura.

Sinazo • 10 May 2021

Short for mental; to be crazy.
Example

You dey ment?

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
The youth structures of the ANC, founded during the 1940s.
Example

I used to be a member of the ANCYL.

MzansiEdits • 28 April 2025


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