Word of the Day — 12 Oct 2026

South Africa

Ane deng

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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Namibia

Natubaaze

Natubaaze means let's go in Oshiwambo slang
Example

Peter Natubaaze ko KONKA

realmakoyya • 11 July 2022
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South Africa

Sgaxa

Isgaxa or isigaxa means Big news, like WOW, like Yhoo, like I don't believe it.
Example

Everyday is a new sgaxa, I've run out of haibos.

Sinazo • 22 June 2022
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South Africa

Tman or kingsley

A person that robs other people cash.
Example

I will never make an equal share i will tman or kingsley anyone because i have a family to feed.

busi • 11 January 2023
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Nigeria

Ubi asha

Meaning white hair ( Gray hair )
Example

Ubi asha in Urhobo language means white hair (Gray hair)

French Ovotu Abraham • 26 August 2023
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South Africa

Nap

'N' a slight sleep or short sleep, especially during the day.
Example

I wanna take a nap in my room.

I thought he want to catch a nap.

EL Qowheeyy • 13 September 2022
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South Africa

Pozi

The word referring to a "Place", could be a Home, special venue or any place.
Example

We will meet at my Pozi..We will meet at my house.

Mntungwa • 05 July 2021
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Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau

A small West African country with Portuguese influence, cashew production, and political challenges.
Example

Guinea-Bissau's economy depends heavily on cashew nut exports.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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South Africa

Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates AKA Bhakaniya is a South African soccer club that plays in the top-tier system of Football in South Africa known as Premier Soccer League.
Example

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are the biggest rivals in the continent of Africa.

MXhosa • 01 May 2022
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South Africa

Lizbet

The name South Africans gave Queen Elizabeth when she died 😅
Example

Hitler is reportedly having a nice time with Lizbet in hell.

DRex • 09 September 2022
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Rabha

Rabha (pronounced rubber) is a Xhosa slang term for a kiss.
Example

When she got here, ndiye ndamthi rabha.

When she got here, I gave her a kiss.

MXhosa • 29 August 2023
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