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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South Africa
isiXhosa

SBWL

Sbwl is a Xhosa shorthand for “sabaweli”. Sabaweli, which in turn is a shorthand of “andisabaweli, andisayibaweli, etc.”, is built from the root word “ukubawela” which means to crave, want, desire, wish for, fancy, yearn, etc.
Example

1. Umntu wakho xa ebona mna, uthi sbwl. >> When your person sees me, s/he says sbwl.

2. Sbwl beer today.



3. Sbwl the coronavirus to just disappear.

Sinazo • 19 July 2020
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Zambia

Kale Bwangu

A phrase used to describe something that is very old or "old school." It's often used humorously to tease someone for wearing outdated clothes or having an old phone.
Example

Look at that old phone. That's so kale bwangu!

Grace ❤️ • 21 July 2025
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Ghana

Abeg

Please; used to make a polite plea. From "I beg".
Example

Abeg no vex.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
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Mozambique

Mozambique

A Southeast African country with Indian Ocean coastline, recovering from civil war and rich in gas.
Example

Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago is known for its pristine beaches and diving.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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South Africa

Transi

Itransi is a South African kasi slang term for a car.
Example

The first thing I would buy if I win the lotto is itransi.

DRex • 05 June 2024
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South Africa

Slay queen

Young and naive girls who apparently do not date broke men. They spend hours on Snapchat and Instagram showing off things they don't even own.
Example

Sandton slay queens are the worst, they will milk you dry then run way.

Chief • 11 July 2020
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South Africa

Thabo

One of the most popular name in textbook examples. This is the guy who always buy a lot of unnecessary things in the textbook.
Example

No one:

Maths textbook: Thabo bought 20 watermelons and 16 condoms, how many cousins does Thabo have?

Chief • 17 July 2020
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Rwanda

Nyashlessness

Having no hemispheres Nyash at the back side of the girls back but only bones. Being wakanda
Example

Nyashlessness is for wakanda

Karim • 07 November 2023
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Pere

Pere is the Xhosa term for a pear 🍐
Example

Ndifuna ukutya ipere.

I want to eat a pear.

Xhosa Nostra • 15 July 2025
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South Africa

Backroom

A backroom is a room in a yard that's usually at the back of the main house. It is mostly used for rental purposes.
Example

I'm renting a backroom in Tembisa.

Skhokho • 03 May 2022
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