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"

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Liberia

Kubba

Crook; out-smart; cunning; well-experienced
Example

Dis girl da kubaNo, I am a kuba. I still learnin

James04 • 23 March 2025
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South Africa

Woolworths

Also known as Woolies. This is a retail store that went to a private school. You go in there with your deep Zulu accent, but come out with that private school accent.
Example

1. I speak like this because I drink Woolworths water every morning.

2. Tanqueray is the Woolworths of Gins.

DRex • 19 July 2020
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Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

A Southern African country with Victoria Falls, rich mineral resources, and economic challenges.
Example

Zimbabwe's Great Zimbabwe ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage site from an ancient civilization.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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South Africa
isiXhosa

uTaka

Xhosa term for sleeping over at a boyfriend/girlfriend's place.
Example

Umntu wakhe uthe makatake iweekend yonke.

Her partner asked her to sleep over for the whole weekend.

Tshidi (Not Matshidiso) • 20 September 2025
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Angola

Luanda

Angola's oil-rich capital mixing Portuguese heritage and rapid modernization.
Example

Luanda's Ilha do Cabo is famous for its seafood restaurants and nightlife.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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Ghana

Saf

Now, at this moment; from "this time".
Example

I dey come saf saf.

Admin • 26 July 2026
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Botswana

Auti

A man/boy/guy, also synonymous with "gent", "mjita".

Plural: Ma auti
Example

I was out with ma auti

Mike • 01 June 2022
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South Africa

Tik

Tik is the South African street name for crystal meth. It also goes by the street name thsuf.
Example

These boys smoke tik and terrorize the community.

Varsity Dude • 04 May 2021
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South Africa
Nguni

Haibo

An expression of surprise or shock (basically means wow), mostly used by Xhosa speaking people. It can also be spelt as Hayibo.
Example

Haibo, is this really happening?

Mbali • 06 April 2021
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South Africa
Tsotsitaal / Scamto

Ama2000

Anyone born between 1998 and 2005. That's the Skrr skrr generation. You will see them with their durags and tight pants.
Example

Ama2000 like thinking that they know everything.

Mr Trends • 09 November 2020
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