Word of the Day — 13 Oct 2026

Former imperial capital with medieval castles and churches.
Example

Gondar's Fasil Ghebbi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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Older Taker is referring to an Old thief
Example

This is an old Taker, this means this person in said is an old thief

French Ovotu Abraham • 29 August 2025
is township slang for someone who once had money, someone who was spoiled by their parents/guardians
Example

You're cheese boy ya kgale because o bona masepa nou

Matomes • 20 May 2021

The Sepitori version of Tsotsi

This means skinny guy with Nike hat, Skinny jeans and a black Allstar
Example

Sheba le pharra leli

(Look at that thug)

Thabiso Maoko • 04 May 2022
The world's newest country, facing challenges after independence from Sudan, with oil resources.
Example

South Sudan gained independence in 2011 after decades of civil war.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

eczema, a rash, skin condition
Example

You have deeshcloth on hi hand; She have deeshcloth all over her body

James04 • 23 March 2025
In Urhobo kingdom ovwata meaning: Righteousness
Example

This man is an upright man (ovwata ) righteousness

French Ovotu Abraham • 26 August 2023

An offensive term used to refer to men who suffer from premature ejaculation (men who cum early).
Example

She says she won't sleep with him again cause he is a 2 minute noodle.

CG • 03 November 2022
To know or understand something well.
Example

She sabi cook well well.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

When you are almost broke, you are only left with money to survive for less than a week.
Example

I can't go out today, I'm in a financial comma, and I'm only getting paid next week.

DRex • 16 July 2020

Mse

A guy, dude, or person. From "mse" for a fellow.
Example

Yule mse ni poa.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026


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