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"

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South Africa

Masandawana

Masandawana is a nickname for South African soccer team Mamelodi Sundowns.
Example

I'm a loyal supporter of masandawana.

MXhosa • 13 May 2021
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South Africa

Vosloorus

Vosloorus is a large township situated south of Boksburg and just east of Katlehong in Ekurhuleni, just 30 kilometres south-east of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Example

I need to visit Vosloorus very soon.

DRex • 21 June 2025
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Nigeria

How far

This is a common Nigerian greeting that means "How is everything?" or "How is it going?". It is a simple, informal greeting that’s best used with people you know well, or in casual settings.
Example

Hey man, How far?

Adeola • 27 July 2020
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South Africa
isiZulu

Madumbe

South African potato-like tuber (Colocasia esculenta and Colocasia antiquorum), cultivated mostly in KwaZulu-Natal, greyish in colour and rather tasty. From the isiZulu amadumbe .
Example

When I go to KZN, I have to get myself amadumbe.

DRex • 05 May 2021
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Liberia

Flakajay

Foolish; senseless; not genuine; sub-standard; stupid
Example

My man, I do na like dat flakajay talk.Plea make sure the phone you bi is na flakajay

James04 • 23 March 2025
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DR Congo

Kinshasa

DR Congo's sprawling capital on the Congo River, full of musical energy.
Example

Kinshasa's Marché de la Liberté sells everything from electronics to exotic foods.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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Morocco

Casablanca

Morocco's economic heart with Art Deco architecture and Africa's largest port.
Example

Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque stands dramatically over the Atlantic Ocean.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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Ethiopia

Ethiopian Birr

Currency of Ethiopia (ETB) issued by the National Bank of Ethiopia. 1 Birr = 100 santim.
Example

Features Amharic script and images of Ethiopian cultural heritage.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025
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South Africa

Laduma

Laduma is a South African phrase that is generally spoken (or screamed) when a goal is scored in soccer.
Example

What a goal... Laduuuuuuumaaaa!!!

MXhosa • 13 May 2021
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South Africa

Chappies

This refers to a chewing gum or bubble gum. It was borrowed from a popular brand by the same name.
Example

Can I have some Chappies, my breath doesn’t smell nice after smoking.

Brazo • 04 August 2026
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