Word of the Day — 27 Aug 2026

It is an intelligent person. E.g lenebari Victor is a brain box
Example

Lenebari Victor is a brain box

Brain box 21 October 2022
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The act of pretending to be doing something while doing absolutely nothing. It was perfected by Panyaza Lesufi, Bheki Cele and Fikile Mbalula.



Lesufism involves; a strong PR team, looking busy, taking pictures, and garnering a huge following.
Example

Nothing will happen there, they will just take pictures and address the people. That’s lesufism for you.

Danny 20 July 2023
Currency of Rwanda (RWF) issued by the National Bank of Rwanda.
Example

The franc replaced the Rwandan franc in 1964 after independence.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025

A name for someone who is famous than a celebrity on facebook.
Example

1. My name is Feleb

2. I will rather be a feleb than a celeb

Mr Lincoln 07 February 2026
A traditional maize-and-beans dish; also a nickname for something basic.
Example

Nilikula githeri lunch.

Admin 26 July 2026

Can be called "nqaba" is another word for Castle Lager, one of South Africa's favourite beer.
Example

I am definitely buying myself inqaba after work.

Mr Trends 13 April 2021
Friend or buddy.
Example

Him be my padi from school.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

A young Xhosa man being initiated into manhood at initiation school.

Plural is abakhwetha.
Example

He is scarce on facebook because ngumkhwetha.

Sinazo 05 May 2021
A person who enters a relationship for the sole purpose of having a place to stay or avoid being homeless.
Example

I just found out the girl I was actually a hobosexual.

Mane 05 July 2021

Mom I'd Like to Fuck.

What were you watching that made you search for this word?
Example

You were watching some Milf videos?

Danny 24 April 2021
Isibhamu somdoko is a recent viral term that means penis or dick. Isibhamu is gun and umdoko is porridge, so the whole term translates to porridge gun πŸ†πŸ’¦
Example

Ngimshaye ngesibhamu somdoko.

Mamba 27 September 2024


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