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.

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This means that the dyan has caught feelings.
Example

I can't believe icatchile idyan.

Sinazo • 10 May 2021
Afrikaaps is a slang version of Afrikaans, spoken in Cape Town.
Example

I proudly speak Afrikaaps.

LinguistZA • 03 November 2022

Agbarha-otor is a kingdom in north part of ughelli Delta state Nigeria. The meaning of Agbarha-otor: tier and loss Land
Example

Let's tier and loss the land.

It's a misery words used and also some part ritual of the initiation of the ancient ancestors used for the generations to trace thier way back home

French Ovotu Abraham • 26 August 2023
It refers to the money that is given to a woman after spending a time with her. The money is some sort of thanks giving for pleasure
Example

The Pinkie spend a night with Penny last night. In the morning Pinkie asked mavuso from Penny.

Maeko Penny • 13 October 2023

Eye

It is good / I'm fine. Twi response to a greeting (pronounced eh-yeh).
Example

Eti sen? Eye!

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Embarrassment or a disgraceful situation.
Example

Yawa dey oo, he embarrass himself.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Another word for bro popularly used in zambia
Example

Exeh you good

That gee • 23 July 2023
Fean Someone who craves and/or is obsessed to something that is healthy, good or clean. A clean addiction.
Example

- That dude is really well built... he must be a workout Fean!

- That fisherman eats, sleeps and breaths all things fishing.. he must be a Fishing Fean!

AndieD • 14 March 2023

A verified viby person who is more likely to attend gatherings (Parties, groovy tarvens, pubs and clubs) etc. At "Nkamodira", "Motimalenyora Tavern", "Daboogies".
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Today's GROOVISTS are more focused

Lawd OG • 13 August 2022
Home... place of residence
Example

ek is nog by die tsari

@the_names_jere • 29 November 2021


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