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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A shared minibus used for public transport.
Example

I go take trotro go town.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Korobela refers to a love potion given to a man or woman to love you more and be more submissive towards you.
Example

She gave him korobela that's why she controls him like this.

Sinazo • 05 May 2021

A very cool humble guy whom everyone thinks his hot, attractive and liked by many.
Example

My crush is Sandile

Costa • 23 January 2022
is township slang for someone who once had money, someone who was spoiled by their parents/guardians
Example

You're cheese boy ya kgale because o bona masepa nou

Matomes • 20 May 2021

Losing heavily in a race, video game, or sports match.
Example

Kaizer Chiefs got smoked by Milford.

Africtionary AI • 31 July 2026
This is an Afrikaans swear term that directly translates to β€œyour mother’s vagina”. It’s similar to jou mase poes.
Example

Voetsek with your nonsense, Jou mase gat.

Danny • 25 August 2023

Idlala is a Kasi term for a house.
Example

I want to buy idlala before I turn 30.

Skhokho • 04 August 2021
A gay person
Example

Voetsek jou sapa!

@the_names_jere • 29 November 2021

To hang out, chill, or socialize with friends.
Example

I'm going to kucheza with my friends at the park this afternoon.

Grace ❀️ • 21 July 2025
Ozighi means problem
Example

Everything have turn out to be ozighi

French Ovotu Abraham • 26 August 2022


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