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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Inceku is a Xhosa term form a Man of God.
Example

Sometimes you'd swear azithi dadobawo kwezi nceku.

MXhosa 13 May 2021
South African rapper and businessman, regarded as one of the best rappers in the African continent.
Example

Cassper Nyovest ke star!

Themba 27 March 2025

Amakhosi is another name for the South African soccer team (Future African Champions) Kaizer Chiefs.
Example

Amakhosi are getting a star when they win the finals.

Danny 26 June 2021

Paa

Very, a lot, or intensely. Twi intensifier.
Example

The food sweet paa.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

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

011

011 is the Johannesburg dialling code. It can also used to refer to Johannesburg.
Example

I rep 011 till I die!

Zama 10 August 2025

I don't care; I'm not concerned about it.
Example

Whatever he talk, I no send.

Admin 26 July 2026
MacG is a South African DJ and Podcaster who runs the biggest podcast in Africa called Podcast and Chill, alongside Sol Phenduka and a host whose name is not revealed (referred to as the "Ghost Lady").

He owns the YouTube channel, MacG that has over a million subscribers.
Example

Did you see who MacG was interviewing today?

Siya 10 May 2024

To eat or to have a meal.
Example

Twende tukadonga chakula.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
Ijaja is a widely used South African slang term to refer to God.
Example

I don't care what you say, ijaja is my witness.

MXhosa 03 November 2022


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