Word of the Day — 14 Oct 2026

Intshebe is a Nguni term for beard.
Example

Intshebe yam iyakhula.

My beard is growing.

MXhosa • 15 May 2022
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meaning shit that comes out of your anus (ndunu)
Example

have uyishlama wena.(you are shit)

siyaphuma ishlama lapho.(is the shit coming out there)

anonymous • 25 April 2022
A person from the Kikuyu community (informal).
Example

Yule msee ni msapere.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

A broke person
Example

You are just "mmege" you have no single cent

Murendeni Lifeline • 30 August 2024
Regardless of all facts presented before me, I reiterate that my misinformed, obscure perspective is still valid whether you like it or not.
Example

Oksalayo Kaizer Chiefs is still the best team in the country.

Varsity Dude • 30 April 2021

An influencer is a person that usually has a lot of followers on Social Media and might get paid to post (promote) some things.
Example

These influencers these days think they breathe flavoured air.

Sinazo • 11 May 2021

Slauva

NEW
*WORD: SLAUVA* _/sla-oo-va/ - slauΒ·va_

*Language of Origin:* Skamelian (Kameelrivier B Dialect, Mpumalanga)

*Classification:* Gratitude Word, Philosophy, Greeting of Thanks

*PRIMARY DEFINITION:*
Slauva (noun/verb): A Skamelian way of saying *"Thank you from the deep river of my heart."*

It means: I see you, I honor you, I receive your kindness, and I will let it flow forward. Slauva is gratitude with respect, love, and loyalty inside it.

*2ND MEANING:*
"I am grateful, and your kindness will live on through me."

*ORIGIN & HISTORY:*
Coined on 30 September 2026 in *Kameelrivier B, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, Postal Code 0477, Dr JS Moroka Municipality, Nkangala District*, by The General, Founder of the Skamelian Empire.

Etymology: Skamelian root "Sla-" = sacred flowing river + "-uva" = life and forward energy. Together: "Life flows forward with thanks."

*RESPECT TO ALL LANGUAGES:*
Slauva does not replace any language. It stands *alongside* Thank you (English), Dankie (Afrikaans), Asante Sana (Swahili), Siyabonga (Zulu), Enkosi (Xhosa) as our Skamelian contribution to the world. Every thank you is beautiful. Slauva is simply how we say it in the river.

*USAGE:*
- _Slauva Sir, for your guidance._
- _Slauva my General!_
- _Big Slauva to my people!_
- _Slauva Slauva!_ (Deep double thanks)

*Response:* When someone says Slauva, place hand on heart and reply _Slauva!_

*Verb Form:* To slauva someone = to honor them with sincere thanks.

*SYNONYMS:* Thank you, Dankie, Asante Sana, Siyabonga, Enkosi, Gratitude

*OFFICIAL REGISTRATION:*
Africtionaryβ„’ - Skamelian Original Word Registry
Word No: SKM-001-2026
Founder: The General, Skamelian Community
Location: Kameelrivier B,
Example

*In a Sentence:* "When the people learned the General gave Africa a new way to say thank you, the whole village shouted SLAUVA!"

Anti Devil • 30 September 2026

Brakpan is a mining town on the East Rand of Gauteng, South Africa. It is known as the Alabama of South Africa, or the armpit of South Africa.
Example

If you divorce your wife in Brakpan, she remains your sister.

Maps • 13 June 2024
Not to be confused with a town (place). To town is the act of having unprotected sex (skoon). It is generally used by Xhosa people.
Example

Ey wena the way you like to town, you will get sick.

MXhosa • 17 May 2021

A Southern African country with Victoria Falls, rich mineral resources, and economic challenges.
Example

Zimbabwe's Great Zimbabwe ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage site from an ancient civilization.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
This is a term used to refer to someone who smokes nyaope.
Example

These nyaope boys would kill you for R5.

DRex • 19 July 2020


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