Word of the Day — 29 Aug 2026

Ukuxhoma is a general Kasi term that means flexing or showing off.
Example

Ever since he got his RAF money, uyaxhoma now.

DRex 21 November 2021
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Stop it; leave it. Twi.
Example

Gyae that nonsense.

Admin 26 July 2026
Skyf is the moment you pass the cigarette from the owner to the parasite.
Example

Please skyf nkawza

Sinazo 15 April 2021

Mentally challenged,crazy
Example

Ngwanola o zodwa

AishArn 19 October 2021
Another word for food (used commonly by stoners)
Example

....hey bro...after that "session" I'm definitely feeling the munchies.

Theguynextdoor 20 October 2024

β€œAahn ei” is used in a sarcastic or satirical context. When a person passes a statement that in one’s opinion is unnecessary or unintelligent, one can reply with β€œaahn ei”.
Example

β€œI don’t like women who work hard and make their own money. A woman belongs in the kitchen.”



β€œAahn ei.”

Shane 16 May 2024
Umoufia is a country in west Africa globally known as Ghana.

The name umoufia came into existence when a prophet in Ghana was revealing a doom prophecy over the country but didn’t want to mention the name Ghana due to the strict warning from the Inspector General of Police popularly known IGP Dampare.
Example

1. Umoufia is a beautiful country.

2. There are so many tourist attractions in Umoufia

McKenzie 17 May 2024

Daka Boy is a derogatory term for someone who mixes the cement during construction.
Example

He lied to you, he’s not the foreman, he’s the Daka Boy.

Siya 13 June 2024
Father, or an older man addressed casually.
Example

Buda amerudi kazi.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

Port city on Lake Victoria known for fishing and vibrant lakeside culture.
Example

Kisumu's Dunga Beach offers fresh tilapia straight from the lake.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

UCT

University of Cape Town. People who go there and Wits will make sure that it comes up in the conversation that they go there.
Example

No one:

UCT student: So back in UCT, blah blah blah.

Varsity Dude 21 April 2021


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