Word of the Day — 13 Oct 2026

Ethiopia

Gondar

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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Botswana

Hurda

The act of breaking someone's heart either through cheating or any malpractice that automatically leads the end of a relationship. Often used in a phrase "ba tlao hurda" meaning they will hurt you
Example

Ba tlao hurda, banunur!

Loruo Bond Rampha III • 25 May 2021
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Zimbabwe
Shona

Shona

The Shona language (chiShona) is a major Bantu language spoken primarily in Zimbabwe, where it holds official status alongside English and Ndebele. It belongs to the Niger-Congo language family and is one of the most widely spoken Bantu languages in Southern Africa.
Example

I need to learn some Shona before visiting my friend in Harare.

Travel Admin • 30 July 2026
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Liberia

Gborku

Plenty; surplus; many
Example

I get et gborkuWe have ri to our house gborku

James04 • 23 March 2025
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Uyanya

A Xhosa term for 'You are shitting'. It can also mean 'she or he is taking a shit', depending on the context.
Example

Man 1: Where is he?
Man 2: Uyanya (He is taking a shit)

Woman 1: I will beat you!
Woman 2: Uyanya (You are shitting)

Mbali • 09 August 2020
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South Africa
Tsotsitaal / Scamto

Chillas

Relaxing, socialising with friends over drinks and sometimes some braai meat at someone’s home, tavern, club or at a pub.
Example

I'm planning a chillas this coming weekend at my place.

Chief • 06 April 2021
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Nigeria

Sharp sharp

Quickly; immediately; smart or streetwise.
Example

Do am sharp sharp before he come.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
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Benin

Benin

A West African country known as the birthplace of voodoo, with historical kingdoms and growing cotton industry.
Example

We studied the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey in what is now modern Benin.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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South Africa

Tman or kingsley

A person that robs other people cash.
Example

I will never make an equal share i will tman or kingsley anyone because i have a family to feed.

busi • 11 January 2023
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Zambia
Bemba

Chapwa

From the Bemba word "to finish," it's used to mean "it's over," "it's done," or "that's it." It can also be used to end a conversation or a situation.
Example

The meeting has ended. Chapwa.

Grace ❤️ • 21 July 2025
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South Africa
isiNdebele

Livamorian

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A person who carries Livamora energy. One whose money is blessed.

A Livamorian is not just a rich person. He is a carrier. His money has a soul. His money is soft, rich, blessed and peaceful. It comes with peace. It stays. It multiplies. It cannot be cursed.

A Livamorian's money loves him back. It builds a house. It feeds a family. It pays school fees. It sleeps at night without police.
Example

Example 1: "After years of struggling, he finally became a Livamorian - now every deal he touches grows."

> Example 2: "You can see she is a true Livamorian, her shop is small but it has fed her family for 10 years without closing."

Anti Devil • 4 days ago
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