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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An exclamation to get attention or express surprise.
Example

Herh! Wetin happen?

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Amabhokobhoko is the name used to refer to the South African men's rugby team (Springboks).
Example

I won't be available this weekend, I will be watching Amabhokobhoko.

Stanley • 19 November 2024

Something bad, tough, or intense; can also mean cool depending on context.
Example

Hiyo story ni noma sana.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
This depends on the context. Jola can be someone's clan name if you are Xhosa.


It can also mean dating, see ukujola or mjolo.
Example

NdinguJola, Mphankomo...
Jola wena, you will see the consequenses.

Sinazo • 06 April 2021

Wendy Williams day is a holiday that is celebrated in South Africa every year on April 10th... This is of course according to Wendy Williams and whoever lied to her because there's no such.
Example

We are having a huge braai for Wendy Williams Day.

Mbali • 18 March 2021
This is a Kasi term for a very attractive lady.
Example

Dai girl li shambula 🔥

CG • 16 February 2023

Gugs is a shortened term that referes to the township of Gugulethu in Cape Town.
Example

Ndiphuma eGugs

Percy • 27 April 2025
Hostile or prejudiced against Jewish people.
Example

Kanye West is being canceled after he made some anti-semitic remarks.

CG • 26 October 2022

Show you flames or to literally make you shit yourself.
Example

Mjolo will nyisa you.

DRex • 06 April 2021
Agbarha-otor is a kingdom in north part of ughelli Delta state Nigeria. The meaning of Agbarha-otor: tier and loss Land
Example

Let's tier and loss the land.

It's a misery words used and also some part ritual of the initiation of the ancient ancestors used for the generations to trace thier way back home

French Ovotu Abraham • 26 August 2023


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