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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City council askari (enforcement officers).
Example

Kanjo wamekamata wamachinga.

Admin 26 July 2026
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

Masandawana is a nickname for South African soccer team Mamelodi Sundowns.
Example

I'm a loyal supporter of masandawana.

MXhosa 13 May 2021
Ashawo e it's a slang phrase and it means prostitute,escort.
Example

That girl is an ashawo

Madi the mixed race 19 March 2024

Brakpan is a mining town on the East Rand of Gauteng, South Africa. It is known as the Alabama of South Africa, or the armpit of South Africa.
Example

If you divorce your wife in Brakpan, she remains your sister.

Maps 13 June 2024
Friend or buddy.
Example

Him be my padi from school.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

The South African former president.
Example

Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.

Chief 24 July 2026

Nap

'N' a slight sleep or short sleep, especially during the day.
Example

I wanna take a nap in my room.

I thought he want to catch a nap.

EL Qowheeyy 13 September 2022

A term generally used as an informal greeting around Gauteng. Chances are no one will know how to reply to you if you use this term anywhere other than Gauteng.
Example

Sharp fede majita, dintshang da?

Sinazo 20 July 2020
A Sepitori term for good, beautiful... anything great. You may use it to say you are good at something or even use it to say you are beautiful.
Example

Ke dese ka diski unlike Bafana Bafana players.

Mr Trends 15 April 2021


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