Word of the Day — 29 Oct 2026

A man with a weak and feminine personality
Example

hey wena stop acting like a kangethe

Wenali • 21 April 2023
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Mozambique's Indian Ocean capital with Portuguese-style architecture.
Example

Maputo's fish market serves the freshest peri-peri prawns.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
The last year of high school (grade 12).
Example

I can't wait to do my matric.

Mr Trends • 14 April 2021

Senegal's Atlantic capital known for music, museums, and Goree Island.
Example

Dakar's African Renaissance Monument stands taller than the Statue of Liberty.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
A Skrr Skrr way of referring to a Sangoma.
Example

No one:



Skrr Skrr kid: I went to see a Bone Thug today cause y'all be trippin.

Chief • 25 August 2021

Die poppie sal dans is a popular South African term that means there will be trouble or havoc.
The direct translation from Afrikaans is: The dolls will dance
Example

Mom told them to take out the meat from the freezer in the morning and they forgot. Die poppie sal dans when she comes back from church.

Mr Trends • 01 May 2022
Friend, dude, or buddy; also a general exclamation. Pronounced "cha-lay".
Example

Chale, was up?

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Historic coastal city with Swahili culture and East Africa's largest port.
Example

Mombasa's Old Town features ornate Arab-style doors and architecture.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
It's a Xhosa word for a cologne
Example

Can you borrow me your qula

snezzo • 29 June 2024

To jaiva is to dance.
Example

I need to learn uku jaiva.

Danny • 26 June 2021
When you are finally in a serious relationship.
Example

Thungisani guys

Mellz Marz • 07 September 2021


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