Word of the Day — 23 Sep 2026

South Africa
isiZulu

Ngizokubonya

A Zulu word used to say “I’m going to give you a hiding/spanking”
Example

After disrespecting my mom
She said to me, “ngizokubonya” , I knew I was in a serious spanking

Lungi • 21 July 2026
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South Africa

Banyana Banyana

The South African Women's soccer team.
Example

Banyana Banyana is the best women's soccer team in Africa, unlike Bafana Bafana.

Chief • 16 July 2020
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Ghana

Kubolor

A vagabond; one who roams and hangs out in the streets.
Example

That boy be kubolor, he no dey house.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
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South Africa

weyi

It's a thing or something
Example

Iphi la wayi ?



In English - where is that thing?

Inkonde' magama • 09 February 2022
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South Africa

Ricks

a person that wont let you rob or disrespect him.
Example

You better treat me with respect others i will show you my Ricks side.

busi • 11 January 2023
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South Africa
isiZulu

Ibhinca

Plural: Amabhinca
Ibhinca is a Zulu person who practices their traditional Zulu culture, including wearing the traditional attire and listening to Maskandi
Example

I had to act like I love Maskandi cause I was drinking with ibhinca.

Mr Trends • 23 August 2021
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South Africa
Tsotsitaal / Scamto

Kasi

A South African slang term for township.
Example

I come form ekasi.

Sinazo • 20 July 2020
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Nigeria

U gerrit

Do you understand
Example

Do u gerrit

Annie • 28 February 2022
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South Africa

Oksalayo

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
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Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone

A West African country recovering from civil war, known for diamonds and beautiful beaches.
Example

Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital, was founded as a home for freed slaves.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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South Africa

Financially deceased

When you are so broke, you literally have nothing left under your name.
Example

1. I've been living on pap and atchaar because I'm financially deceased.

2. I can't pay you this week, I am financially deceased.

DRex • 16 July 2020
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