Word of the Day — 08 Aug 2026

It's a Zulu word that describes that a person is emotionally damaged.
Example

Umjolo nyised my friend

Thiizo Phumlanii Hlalu 25 April 2022
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Wild, rude, overactive, disobedient
Example

Dis boy friskay-o

James04 23 March 2025
Offensive. Refers to a penis
Example

She just wants umthondo wami

uCrist 03 July 2021

A popular Tswana/Sotho phrase on social media that means "I would scream". It's used as an expression when something shocking happens.
Example

Imagine if ISIS would come to South Africa. Yhuu nka screama gore.

Mbali 05 April 2021
A slang used in describing vagina by Liberians.
Example

I want beat pork

Lamini Sesay 07 October 2022

Ama 1K is a term that refers to anyone born between the year 1000 until the year 1999. Ama2000 came up with this term to counter the fact that they are called ama 2k.
Example

ama 1k should just retire from social media.

Mr Trends 23 October 2025
Joy Of Missing Out. Feeling content with staying in and disconnected as a form of self-care.

Antonym: FOMO
Example

Ever since I stopped drinking, I moved from FOMO to JOMO.

Mr Trends 23 November 2020

Ingxaza is a Xhosa slang term for pants.
Example

β€œChapha chapha chapha, amanzi ingxaza yam”

MXhosa 06 October 2023

Wetin

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What? Used to ask what something is or what is happening.
Example

Wetin dey happen here?

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

Normally used when asking what is wrong or what is going on.
Example

Huzet ngawe?(What is wrong with you), huzet?( What happened)

Ibhudda 29 May 2024

Sonko

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A rich person or a boss.
Example

Yule mse ni sonko.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026


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