Word of the Day — 12 Oct 2026

South Africa

Ane deng

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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Nigeria

Pozi

To stand and be at alert or wait.
Example

Pozi for here. Meaning wait for (me) here.



Pozi make dem no loss you. Stand at alert so that you're not pickpocketed

Abioye • 07 December 2024
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Nigeria

Gbola

Most African countries(Nigeria, Cameron... etc) uses "GBOLA" to describe the male private part called the 'penis'..
Example

Gbola is only for men with big 'dick', if you don't have big 'dick' you don't have "GBOLA".

Ademuwagun promise • 26 August 2022
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South Africa
English

Sycophant

A person who does extra favors to get a favor
Example

The manager surrounded himself with sycophant who praised every decision, no matter how flawed

Kels • 09 September 2026
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Nigeria

Chop

Chop is a Nigerian slang term for eating.
Example

I dey chop jollof rice.

Adeola • 05 January 2024
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South Africa

UNISA

University of South Africa - The biggest University in South Africa in terms of number of students. It is known for its distance learning programmes. Majority of students who go here are not at an actual campus. Covid found them ready.
Example

I have applied at UNISA, I want to study while chilling at home.

Varsity Dude • 30 April 2021
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South Africa

Mathapelo

Mother of prayer
Example

Woman who pray for people

Mathapelo • 15 May 2024
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South Africa

Salvation

Salvation is a South African rapper and songwriter. He was introduced to the music industry late 2013. The artist started making wonders in a well known genre, Hip Hop as a solo artist and has then evolved from just rapping to being musical and flowing on beautiful melodies of trap-soul.
Example

Salvation is the future of HipHop music

Salvation • 09 June 2021
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South Africa

Niggasaures

A group of racist individuals that also have a love for mango flavored vapes.
Example

The niggasaures had a beat off last week.

Itu • 13 October 2024
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Seychelles

Seychelles

An Indian Ocean archipelago known for luxury tourism, beautiful beaches, and conservation efforts.
Example

The Seychelles has the smallest population of any African sovereign country.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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South Africa

Dawnie

The first lecture of the day (07h45) at Rhodes University.

Also see Rhodent.
Example

Yoh dawg, I partied to hard last night that I missed my dawnie.

Varsity Dude • 21 April 2021
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