Word of the Day — 05 Aug 2026

Sapa is the state of being broke or not having money or food at your disposal
Example

So finally Sapa don catch this guy

Guy sapa hold me like this no be lie

Christian 30 August 2022
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is a pedi name that's usually uttered by stingy limpopian males when refusing to give huns the money.
Example

"Ke bea Bomma pele"

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by Bra frans
Bra frans 04 June 2026
We Meuuve is a Nigerian slang term for "life goes on". It started from BBNaija 2020 star Vee Adeyele.
Example

Life has been difficult but then, we meuuve!

Adeola 09 September 2022

Currency of Seychelles (SCR) issued by the Central Bank of Seychelles.
Example

Features unique island wildlife like the coco de mer palm.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025
Bhuti is a Xhosa word for big brother or just to refer to an older man.
Example

I’ll see you tomorrow, bhuti.

Xhosa Nostra 17 July 2025

These Cameroonian,male or female who are specialized in the act of scamming
Example

Pablo is a nges boy

Rambo 15 August 2022
South African language, developed out of the Dutch spoken in the country since the first Dutch East India Company settlement in the Cape, established in 1652. Afrikaans was considered a dialect of Dutch – known as β€œCape Dutch” – until recognised as a language in the late 19th century. From the Dutch for β€œAfrican”.
Example

They forced us to do Afrikaans in high school.

Sinazo 05 May 2021

Cruise

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To joke, tease, or mess around, often at someone's expense.
Example

Dem dey cruise you, no vex.

Admin 26 July 2026
Kasi term for cigarette.
Example

Buy me some nkawza.

skyf nkawza da.

Sinazo 15 April 2021

A guy/ gentleman/clever man
Example

How's it Mjita; 'm just Moja (fine)

JB Zwa 20 November 2022
A soccer skill/move where a player puts the ball in between another player's legs.
Example

Did you see that shibobo from Messi?

DRex 14 August 2021


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