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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Thaema (pronounced timer) is a Setswana term which covers from β€œold timer”. It is used like you would use the word dad.
Example

Thaema, can I borrow P200 for some food.

Broski πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό 14 July 2026
The term refers to a woman or women who are identified as being available for the pleasure and entertainment of men.
Example

John vul'igate, nasi istocko.

John open the gate, we have the stocko.

Mr Trends 16 October 2020

A filler word usually meaning "but"

It can be added in the beginning, middle, or the end of a sentence.
Example

Mara why it is so expensive?

He's good looking mara he's not a good person.

Why do we have to be so broke, mara?

S.J 07 June 2021
General term used by people in politics (comrades) and Tenderpreneurs to refer to each other.
Example

No one:
Comrade: Why are you being emotional, chief? Politics are not for the weak.

DRex 24 July 2020

A rich, usually older guy who exchanges his money for sexual benefits from young girls and/or boys.
Example

Chomie, I got this new iPhone from my Blesser.

Chief 11 July 2020
Izindo means things
Example

Bathethe izindo bazisa Ekhaya

They took izindo to Home

Anti Devil 01 August 2026

In Shona it means powers
Example

Hurumende ine masimba ekuchinja mutemo

Brighton Ngondi 31 August 2022

K1

K1 is the slang term for the township Katlehong, Johannesburg in the Gauteng province of South Africa.
Example

"I'm K1 'til they put my name on the tomb" - Kwesta on Mmino

DRex 06 March 2023

To be aware or in the know; "you get me?".
Example

Uko rada na story yenyewe?

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
A term used in South African high schoolsβ€”coined by the Matric Class of 2024β€”to refer to students born in 2010 during the FIFA World Cup hosted in South Africa. The nickname comes from the tournament’s official anthem, β€œWaka Waka (This Time for Africa)” by Shakira. It’s commonly used to refer to Grade 8 learners of 2024, most of whom were born that year.
Example

Eish, amaWaka Waka were making noise while we were writing.

Certified2K 08 November 2025


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