Word of the Day — 12 Oct 2026

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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Ballie is a Term in Mzansi that refers to an old man or a father.
Example

I met this other ballie yesterday and he gave me some good dating advice.

Mane • 25 June 2021
Bari is a name given to God in Ogoni land
Example

Barikui which means God is big

Victor Lenebari • 13 September 2023

Umkhwetha (plural: abakhwetha) is an initiate (a boy going through the circumcisions/initiation period) in Xhosa.
Example

Umkhwetha has to eat food without salt for the first few days

MXhosa • 02 June 2021
To stand and be at alert or wait.
Example

Pozi for here. Meaning wait for (me) here.



Pozi make dem no loss you. Stand at alert so that you're not pickpocketed

Abioye • 07 December 2024

Gutamo means to help someone with something or help someone with something he/she needs.
Example

Vane nkutemo se??

w • 29 November 2023
Irarho is a ass
Example

Irarho laka baba belibuhlungu

An ass of the father was painful

Pronunciation
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Anti Devil • 15 August 2026

This is a sex position where the woman goes on top of the man.
Example

How did you learn to do the cowgirl like that?

OD • 07 August 2023
To eat; also used for enjoying or spending money.
Example

Make we go chop, I dey hungry.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Ibobosi is a term used in Gqeberha that means a shack.
Example

I'm going back to ibobosi lam very soon.

MXhosa • 24 June 2023
Regardless of all facts presented before me, I reiterate that my misinformed, obscure perspective is still valid whether you like it or not.
Example

Oksalayo Kaizer Chiefs is still the best team in the country.

Varsity Dude • 30 April 2021


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