Word of the Day — 28 Aug 2026

South Africa

Holding a candle

A term used when someone tags along with a couple, either on a date or when they are just chilling.
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I'm tired of always being the one holding a candle. I need a girlfriend.

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South Africa

Munchies

Another word for food (used commonly by stoners)
Example

....hey bro...after that "session" I'm definitely feeling the munchies.

Theguynextdoor • 20 October 2024
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South Africa

14 February

February 14th is Valentine's Day, a day to express love and affection. It's celebrated by exchanging gifts, and other tokens of affection. just a KAK day that I will never get to celebrate (ntozamashwa)
Example

VALENTINES IS COMING , WHERE IS YOUR BF ? YOU'RE SITTING ALONE , LONELLYYYYYYY

Annie raghu • 24 January 2025
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South Africa

GALXBOY

GALXBOY is a South African streetwear brand which has its roots in the underground and rebellious youth street culture that dominates the urban centres of Mzansi.
Example

I am buying myself some GALXBOY clothes when I get paid.

Blessing • 26 June 2025
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South Africa

Welele

Its more of a word of disbelief or a lie example when someone says something like"oh i'm sure she's a humble girl and doesn't do thing like other people her age" but you know that's not true it like you know something but instead you use the phase "welele" to like tell the other person that it's not true or it's a lie
Example

"Did you hear that she broke up with her boyfriend again" then someone says "welele" in disbelief

Florida • 11 January 2023
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South Africa

Jukulyn

Jukulyn is a very dangerous area of Soshanguve, beginning at the north end of the Mabopane Highway. Ambulances, courier services, e-hailing taxis and even pizza deliveries are a no-go in Jukulyn.
Example

She wanted me to go pick her up kgante she stays in Jukulyn. I am not risking my life.

Morena • 24 May 2024
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South Africa

UCT

University of Cape Town. People who go there and Wits will make sure that it comes up in the conversation that they go there.
Example

No one:

UCT student: So back in UCT, blah blah blah.

Varsity Dude • 21 April 2021
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South Africa

Northern Cape

The Northern Cape is South Africa's largest province, with desert landscapes, wildlife and gemstones.
Example

I have never been to the Northern Cape.

Maps • 14 June 2024
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South Africa

Gauteng

Gauteng is the smallest yet richest province in South Africa. That is where you will find Johannesburg and Pitori
Example

I was born and raised in the Gauteng Province.

MXhosa • 19 May 2023
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Nigeria

Yarn

To talk, chat, or tell a story; sometimes to lie.
Example

Stop to yarn dust, talk true.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
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South Africa

Res

Res is a shortened name for a University or college residence.
Example

I have applied for res because I am tired of staying at home.

Bafo • 01 May 2021
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