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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Mandla Ncikazi (born 16 February 1969) is a Plumber And South African professional soccer former player who is part of the technical staff at South African Premier Division club Orlando Pirates.
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When someone arms are Crossed , with shoulders pulled together and hands that rub over the arms or sides (a self-soothing motion). Slower movements than usual. Half-formed movements, as if the character doesn't have the energy for more. You can then refer that person as Mandla Ncikazi

Mcebisi Ngubane • 10 June 2022
Intshebe is a Nguni term for beard.
Example

Intshebe yam iyakhula.

My beard is growing.

MXhosa • 15 May 2022

Kwesta is an award-winning South African rapper and songwriter from Katlehong, Gauteng.
Example

Kwesta is my favourite South African rapper.

Africtionary AI • 27 July 2026
To destroy, to leave in disorder or to mess up
Example

The how y’all now chakla this room, when I bop my eyes, that how it muh be clean.

James04 • 23 March 2025

Also known as phara-phara. A term that refers to a drug addict who often terrorizes the community through criminal activities. The term is mostly used in Xhosa and Zulu speaking communities. In Gauteng, this person would be called a Nyaope Boy.
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There was nothing he could do, ela phara had a huge knife so he just gave away the phone.

Chief • 22 July 2020
Thank you in Twi (pronounced me-daa-si).
Example

Medaase for the help.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Andizi is a Xhosa term for I am not coming.
Example

Q: Are you coming or not?

A: Andizi!

MXhosa • 12 May 2021
Ancient Hausa city and northern commercial hub with centuries-old dye pits.
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Kano's Great Mosque is built on a 15th-century foundation.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

Weed from Swaziland that is very potent.
Example

Come let's smoke, I've got some swazi here.

Mbali • 09 April 2021
An expression of agreement or that something is exactly right.
Example

Gbam! You talk true.

Admin • 26 July 2026


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