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
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Is a very strong person, a bosso in other words.
Example

That man is a gabhadiya.

DRex 07 May 2021
Currency of Uganda (UGX) issued by the Bank of Uganda. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.
Example

The current shilling was introduced in 1987 after economic reforms.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025

polyandry is a form of polygamy in which a woman takes two or more husbands at the same time.
Example

South African women are excited about polyandry but they can't even keep one man.

Varsity Dude 15 May 2021
A man/boy/guy, also synonymous with "gent", "mjita".

Plural: Ma auti
Example

I was out with ma auti

Mike 01 June 2022

Isibhamu somdoko is a recent viral term that means penis or dick. Isibhamu is gun and umdoko is porridge, so the whole term translates to porridge gun 🍆💦
Example

Ngimshaye ngesibhamu somdoko.

Mamba 27 September 2024
Is A South African slang term for food or eating.
Example

The only thing I want now yi gawula.

MXhosa 16 May 2021

Persistent power outages / load-shedding. From Twi "dum" (off) and "sor" (on).
Example

Dumsor spoil my whole evening.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
To lie or deceive.
Example

Usinidanganye, sema ukweli.

Admin 26 July 2026

Sjura is a derogatory Xhosa slang term for a whore or hoe.
Example

Hayi Maan sisjura lewey

MXhosa 31 January 2022
Mabopane is a residential township in South Africa. It is situated in the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, to the north of Pretoria in Gauteng.
Example

I was visiting a friend in Mabopane.

Morena 26 June 2024


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