Word of the Day — 21 Oct 2026
Nikhona is a Nguni term that means “are y’all here?” or “are y’all around?”
This term is mostly seen in TikTok comments by South Africans when they invade people’s comment sections.
This term is mostly seen in TikTok comments by South Africans when they invade people’s comment sections.
Example
No one:
South Africans in comments: Nikhona? 🇿🇦
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(especially of a woman) the state of having a very small or no nyash, in a way that makes one ugly or unattractive.
Example
Most Ugandan girls are facing rejection due to their nyashlessness. bumlessness
An aura having a frame of mind that will last a lifetime, has epiphany
Example
Tell Dyco to come and do the greats he always does
Jollofina is a name given to South African women who are dating Nigerian men.
Example
She has all this money because she's dating Jollof boys. She's a Jollofina.
Literally meaning "world" or "country," but in Zambian slang, it is used to express excitement, enthusiasm, or to say something is excellent or the best. It's similar to saying "let's go!" or "it's on!"
Example
The music festival last night was amazing. Zambia ku chalo!
A privileged boy who has money and lives a flashy lifestyle.
Example
From the way he speaks, you can tell he's such a cheese boy.
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.
Intusi sisithetha-ntonye sobisi. Intusi is Milk in isiXhosa dialect.
Example
Intusi yesizwe isengwa ezinkomeni zelali.
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