Word of the Day — 28 Aug 2026

A term used when someone tags along with a couple, either on a date or when they are just chilling.
Example

I'm tired of always being the one holding a candle. I need a girlfriend.

Varsity Dude 11 May 2021
People are searching for this:
Hausa
100 people looked for this word but it isn't defined yet. Know what it means?
Free account · you'll come straight back to define it · your name goes on the definition

Guess the Region

Read the slang, guess the country. How well do you really know African slang?

Play the challenge

Quiz of the Day

Think you know your African slang? Today's teaser: What does "Mfowethu" mean?

Take the quiz
Mandoza was a Kwaito legend who gave us a lot of hit songs like Nkalakatha, Tornado, etc.

May he continue to rest πŸ™πŸΎ
Example

I really miss Mandoza right now.

Chief 21 June 2021
Xhosa plural for a chief’s counsellors. The singular is ipakati. From pachatu an ancient Babylonia word for governor.
Example

My ancestors were amapakati of Chief Ngqika.

Sgasa 21 May 2025

Khofonoza

NEW
Khofonoza is a term used to refer to a vagina.
Example

Ngifuna ikhofonoza namuhla.

I want vagina today.

Brazo 4 days ago
The following changes will take effect under level 2:



All restrictions on inter-provincial travel will be lifted.

Accommodation, hospitality venues and tours will be permitted according to approved protocols to ensure social distancing.

Restaurants, bars and taverns will be permitted to operate according to approved protocols as to times of operation and numbers of people.

Restrictions on the sale of tobacco will be lifted.

The suspension of the sale of alcohol will be lifted subject to certain restrictions.

Alcohol will be permitted for on-site consumption in licensed establishments only up until 10pm.

Liquor outlets will be allowed to sell alcohol for off-site consumption from Monday to Thursday during the hours of 9am to 5pm only.

Restrictions on family and social visits will also be lifted, although everyone is urged to exercise extreme caution and undertake such visits only if necessary.

The following restricti
Example

We are moving to Alert Level 2 on Monday midnight.

Chief 15 August 2020

Dispa is a Xhosa slang term that means to sleep.
Example

Sure boss, ndisayo dispa ngoku.

Sure boss, I am going to sleep now.

MXhosa 02 March 2023

Tao

Tao is a slang term for a 'thousand' (money).
Example

My life would be better if I could get 5 tao right now.

Mr Trends 04 August 2021

A term used to refer to "something" or a thing.
Example

Have you seen that shandis?

Skhokho 11 May 2023
To leave, move away, or get out of the way.
Example

Comot for road!

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

When you are finally in a serious relationship.
Example

Thungisani guys

Mellz Marz 07 September 2021
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


Get the Word of the Day in your inbox

One African slang word every morning. No spam - unsubscribe any time.

or

© 2020 Africtionary®