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.
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A guy who carries out 419 fraud on the internet (Those Nigerian prince scams).
Example
I got scammed all my money by a Yahoo boy from Abuja.
Used to describe someone who tends to do stupid things from time to time.
Example
Why did you do that s'numnum?
Example
No bro, that girl ngu nondindwa.
A term that is used to refer to a beautiful woman.
Can also be spelt as chandapha.
Can also be spelt as chandapha.
Example
yoh this girl ke shandapha.
Xhosa for adventure. Also the nickname of the last independent Xhosa Paramount Chief. His birth name was Zotana. Often referred to as Sarhili from Sa - sire and Rhili - adventure. It means the father of adventure. As a youth he was said to have been an adventurist.
Example
I am going for a rhili.
A diverse Southern African nation with multiple capitals, known for wildlife and post-apartheid development.
Example
South Africa hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first in Africa.
A strong local spirit distilled from palm wine, also called "apio".
Example
Akpeteshie be very strong oo.
A rolled piece of cloth used to balance a load carried on the head
Example
You boh, an get cattah to tow anybody load
Trouble; problem; headache(from Bassa)
Example
Dis boy es full of fuan-fuan I do na wan any fuan-fuan
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