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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Poa

Cool, fine, or okay.
Example

Niko poa, thanks.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
Ayeye In some Southern African languages (e.g., Xhosa), it can mean "you're in trouble".
Example

Ayeye! The game is about to start!

tammy 11 August 2025

An ancient East African country with diverse cultures, coffee origins, and rapid economic growth.
Example

Ethiopian Airlines is one of Africa's largest and most successful carriers.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Please; used to make a polite plea. From "I beg".
Example

Abeg no vex.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

Is another word for nonsense or rubbish.
Example

The students write chuchubaby's during their exams.

Or who wrote the chuchubaby on my car.

Young Sawce 06 June 2021
Money
Example

Ngifuna imali

S.J 07 June 2021

Used to describe someone who tends to do stupid things from time to time.
Example

Why did you do that s'numnum?

Dakalo 20 April 2025
A dumpie is a term that refers to a 340ml beer or cider.
Example

I prefer drinking dumpie over a ngudu.

Varsity Dude 05 May 2021

Zama Zamas is a name given to illegal miners in South Africa. They find abandoned mines and start mining.
Example

Zama Zamas will stop at nothing to mine what they want.

CG 03 November 2022
Normally used when asking what is wrong or what is going on.
Example

Huzet ngawe?(What is wrong with you), huzet?( What happened)

Ibhudda 29 May 2024


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