Word of the Day [12 Jan 2026]

Ugandan Shilling

Currency of Uganda (UGX) issued by the Bank of Uganda. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.

The current shilling was introduced in 1987 after economic reforms.

0
0
Advertising Space

This could be your ad here

Click to find out more about advertising opportunities

Batla u hurda

It is a basic Sotho term that means they will hurt you. It is also a warning to the guys that girls are animals it's better to be single and drink alcohol

When you friends see that Amanda is going to play with your fellings, they simply use the term like
"🗣: Batla u hurda boy tlohella ngwanana enwa"

0
0

Sikiphiko

To ukusikiphiko is when you are in the front seat of a car and have your elbow outside of the window.

Did you see him in his friend's car, ebesikiphiko and pretending not to see us.

2
0

blikkie

A tin can.

Pass us the blikkie, bru.

0
0

Abuja

Nigeria's purpose-built capital with striking modern architecture.

Abuja's Aso Rock is the symbolic center of Nigerian politics.

0
0

Boi

Boi means friend and can be used to both genders men and women it's a word mostly use in zambia to address a friend

*Hey boi what time are we going to class?
*Boi meet me at kafulu mall
right now.

0
0

Asbonge

Asbonge is a Zulu term for "Let's give thanks" or "Let's be thankful"

Beke le beke asbonge bafethu.

0
0

Fean

Fean Someone who craves and/or is obsessed to something that is healthy, good or clean. A clean addiction.

- That dude is really well built... he must be a workout Fean!

- That fisherman eats, sleeps and breaths all things fishing.. he must be a Fishing Fean!

1
0

Ntu

Ntu means a human being and it emphasises that there is spirit of oneness and harmony among people and nature.

Funda ukuphilisana na-ba-ntu

0
0

Ngxe

Pardon me. Particularly in an official and formal setting e.g. in a meeting or when asking for forgiveness from the elderly.

"Ngxe, bantakwethu." - Pardon me, my kin.

0
0

Isjumbane

Isjumbane is a weapon used in prison to beat a person up. It is a snooker (pool) ball put inside a sock or a metal cup hooked in a belt.

They broke his teeth when they were beating him up with a sjumbane.

0
0

« First« Previous1213141516Next »Last »

Random words for you this Monday!
ZAR

More than 1,200 words... defined by people like you and me!

Define A Word
- Terms & Conditions -
- Privacy Policy -
- About -
© 2020 Africtionary®