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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Not to be confused with the clothing item. This is a SePitori term for R10 (Ten Rands). In other parts of South Africa, R10 is referred to as Tiger
Example

Ke shota ka jacket, ntjaka.

DRex 25 July 2020
Freaky Friday is a day that everyone is allowed to be as freaky as they want, from being a slut to being as creepy. it is celebrated every Friday with the hastag #FreakyFriday
Example

free pass to being Freaky

Onset 18 September 2023

The type of people that wet their bed steal from their selves and are very lazy. You can also call them stupid whenever you want.
Example

Shut up Ronni (Sasa).

John 08 June 2023
Titty Tuesday is celebrated every Tuesday. This is the day of the week where girls send titty (boobs) pictures to guys they like.
Example

Happy Titty Tuesday to all the girls out there.

CG 17 January 2023

The ability to not stop yourself from indulging in minge (nyash).
Example

Mono is affected by Nyashilitis

mick lee 08 September 2022
Xhosa term derived from Mntakabawo which directly translates to "My dad's child". This term doesn't necessarily refer to someone you are related to. It can be used to refer to a friend or any random person.
Example

I'm so tired mntkbw.

Sinazo 07 April 2021

Table Mountain is a globally iconic, flat-topped mountain overlooking the city of Cape Town, South Africa, and is officially recognized as one of the 7 Wonders of Nature.
Example

I can't wait to visit Cape Town and hike the Table Mountain.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
Isidubada is an informal Xhosa dialect where you add a β€œd” after every sound. For example β€œMolweni” would be β€œmodolwedenidi”.
Example

Zikhona Sodlaka spoke isidubada in an episode of Gqeberha the Empire.

MXhosa 15 March 2023

A South African term that denotes that a person or thing that is authentic, real, or legitimate.
Example

Zambuk is the real makoya.

MzansiEdits 28 April 2025
Its a Xhosa word meaning lemme sleep . often used when someone is tired & they want to rest
Example

Andidinwe hayi mandilale

Annie raghu 24 January 2025


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