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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KZN

KZN or KwaZulu Natal is a costal province in South Africa, known for its beaches and mountains. It is dominated by the Zulu tribe.
Example

I need to visit KZN in December.

OD 31 May 2024
Mfanaka is a Sotho term that loosely translates to "my boy". It is used to mean my friend, my bro.
Example

Eita, dintshang mfanaka?

How's it going, my boy.

Morena 24 May 2024

Nigeria's purpose-built capital with striking modern architecture.
Example

Abuja's Aso Rock is the symbolic center of Nigerian politics.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Okpo is a person, in particular a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment
Example

I want go carry Okpo

French Ovotu Abraham 08 April 2025

A term used by RCA students especially Year 2 to mean the fruits that they nowadays eat every Friday because of a certain student who asked for them (Joric). They never believed that it could actually happen.
Example

Dusigaye dusinzira muri Java kubera utujoric two ku wa gatanu.

Jo 29 November 2023
A buff guy / those big guys at the gym.
Example

He has become a sgora now, the gym is helping him.

Mbali 19 March 2021

Rae Thoma Rae Fetsa is the nickname of the Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana player, Relebohile Mofokeng, also known as President yama 2000. The name means "We start it, we finish it" in SeSotho.
Example

Rae Thoma Rae Fetsa, Rae Thoma Rae Fetsa. Wa nyisa boy.

Cody 29 November 2024
Ikuku is a Xhosa term for a vagina or pussy.
Example

"I make that kuku phrrr" - Big Xhosa

MXhosa 15 May 2021

It is a word mostly used by bemba people living in Zambia Copperbelt which means coward
Example

You're a kembo

PrΓΈMise 17 December 2023
Noun 1: A christian thief who steals under the guise of humility.



Noun 2: A falsely humble person who wins public support by frequenting worshipping places.
Example

The lungu of African politicians is the major contributing factor to abject poverty.

McOllus 01 September 2022


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