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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Bundus is a term used to refer to the rural areas. It’s mostly used by people in the burbs to β€œlook down” on those ones who come from the rural areas.
Example

You can see the way he speaks that he’s from the bundus.

Brazo 28 July 2026
A West African country with mineral riches including bauxite, facing political instability.
Example

Conakry, Guinea's capital, is located on the Atlantic coast on the Tombo Island.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

Form of exclamation used to express a range of emotions, such as surprise, annoyance, or dissapointment.
Example

Eish, I will stop supporting Kaizer Chiefs because they are always losing.

Mr Trends 26 July 2020
The king of South African rap, if not African rap. If you disagree with me, go argue with your ancestors. He hails from the great city of Pitori. He has the hip hop industry on his back like he is Quasimodo.
Example

A Reece is the greatest rapper alive. He is the G.O.A.T!

DRex 30 July 2020

This is a general kasi term for a criminal.
Example

He got mugged by some Tsotsi from town.

Sinazo 20 July 2020
Slang used to describe nonsense or something worthless.
Example

That talk na kpekus.

Admin 26 July 2026

A baSotho/Tswana swear word that means your mother's cunt. In Xhosa it would be msunu kanyoko.
Example

"Utlwella Aka Thellwa, Nyamao" - 25k, Culture Vulture

Danny 16 April 2021
No problem; all good.
Example

You wan come? No wahala.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

Ibhabhalaza is a Xhosa term for hangover or babalaas.
Example

We drank way too much yesterday, ndiyafa yi bhabhalaza.

Sinazo 10 July 2026
Bhuti is a Xhosa word for big brother or just to refer to an older man.
Example

I’ll see you tomorrow, bhuti.

Xhosa Nostra 17 July 2025


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