Word of the Day — 12 Oct 2026

A SePitori word meaning "something"
Example

"Ako botse ane deng mfanaka"

"Let me tell you something buddy"

Godz • 02 December 2022
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Chineke is the creator of the universe and everything good in it along with rain, trees, and other plants
Example

Chineke, I can't believe I failed.

Adeola • 08 August 2021
(noun)

The situation of slipping, tripping or falling down due to external pressures. These might include tertiary academics, relationships, and being broke.
Example

Brother Bernard, this will kill me a real death.

Shaba • 30 April 2023

A student at the University of the Free State.
Example

Only a Kovsie knows the feeling.

S Rungan • 28 October 2025
South African

slang commonly used in a Hip-Hop context for Hookah Pipe or β€œHubbly-Bubbly”
Example

Hade Broer, can you skyf pipe there?

Big Saint • 17 March 2023

An entreprennyo is someone who exchanges nnyo (pussy/cunt) for money.
Example

She just bought a new car, she’s a real entreprennyo.

Morena • 22 May 2024
Curry served in a hollowed-out half-loaf of bread, with the hollowed-out piece of bread placed on top.
Example

I am gonna have a bunny chow for lunch.

Danny • 05 May 2021

This is a common Nigerian greeting that means "How is everything?" or "How is it going?". It is a simple, informal greeting that’s best used with people you know well, or in casual settings.
Example

Hey man, How far?

Adeola • 27 July 2020
Nindahlule is a general Xhosa phrase meaning I'm in disbelief .
Example

out of disappointment : "yho hayi nindahlule"

Annie raghu • 24 January 2025

A person
Example

Ndiye munhu wacho

Meaning: This is the person

Scarboy_zw • 28 September 2021
A popular South African dance that was created by DJ Bongz. It has been performed by a lot of big stars including Rihanna and Paul Pogba.
Example

Did you see Paul Pogba doing the Gwara gwara?

Skhokho • 30 April 2021


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