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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A Horn of Africa nation with long coastline, facing security challenges and clan-based politics.
Example

Somalia's location gives it strategic importance for shipping routes.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
A South African slang term for township.
Example

I come form ekasi.

Sinazo 20 July 2020

Springboks is the name used to refer to the South African National Rugby Team.
Example

The Springboks are currently number one in the world.

Stanley 19 November 2024
A broke person
Example

You are just "mmege" you have no single cent

Murendeni Lifeline 30 August 2024

To eat; also used for enjoying or spending money.
Example

Make we go chop, I dey hungry.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
A situation where you don't have money and you have no means of getting it.
Example

I'm so Meneer Magongwa these days.

Mbali 05 April 2021

A slang term for bums or ass.
Example

She got a big booty so I call her Big Booty!

Adeola 11 May 2022
Having sex without a condom.
Example

I'm going in there skoon baba.

MXhosa 17 May 2021

This is what educated people call "knock knees". When a person is standing and his/her knees (madolo) are touching (kissing).
It can also be called a kiss kiss.
Example

He can't run because he has kiss madolo.

Danny 26 April 2021
plug is a word used by Xhosa people that means HIV & AIDS
Example

yho njayam lawei ine plug

Inam 03 November 2021


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