Word of the Day — 10 Aug 2026

South Africa
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Krwala

Ikrwala is a Xhosa term for a fresh out of initiation school man. You will see them with their formal clothes and the red thing on their face.
Example

I can't wait to see my younger brother as ikrwala.

Masi • 11 June 2025
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Rwanda

Belongings

It is a hybrid-English word that means to provide your full strength to accompilsh something important to you. It is used in many contexts depending on the message you want to convey.
Example

As soon as he met her, belongings were given.

Wait for Thursday, we'll give your belongings.

KEEN • 07 November 2023
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South Africa

Catchile

A widely used slang term for saying someone has caught feelings.
Example

I can't believe icatchile idyan.

Sinazo • 10 May 2021
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South Africa

Feranja

Feranja is an insult used towards girls to say they are ratchet or hoes .
Example

Uyi feranja uZenkosi

Serenity • 27 November 2021
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Cameroon

Cameroon

A Central African country with diverse geography, cultures, and languages, often called 'Africa in miniature'.
Example

Cameroon's national football team is nicknamed the Indomitable Lions.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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South Africa
isiZulu

Ibhinca

Plural: Amabhinca
Ibhinca is a Zulu person who practices their traditional Zulu culture, including wearing the traditional attire and listening to Maskandi
Example

I had to act like I love Maskandi cause I was drinking with ibhinca.

Mr Trends • 23 August 2021
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South Africa
Nguni

Haibo

An expression of surprise or shock (basically means wow), mostly used by Xhosa speaking people. It can also be spelt as Hayibo.
Example

Haibo, is this really happening?

Mbali • 06 April 2021
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South Africa

Niggasaures

A group of racist individuals that also have a love for mango flavored vapes.
Example

The niggasaures had a beat off last week.

Itu • 13 October 2024
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South Africa

clever black

A sarcastic phrase used to describe a black person who thinks he is smart but whose actions perpetuate the oppression black people. Sometimes black thieving leaders and their supporters use it to try to embarrass black opponents.
Example

Example 1

Guy 1: What happened to that radical student leader, Tshepo?

Guy 2: He became a kleva black after getting a nice job in government.



Example 2

Thieving leader: We can't take this country forward because clever blacks are blocking our efforts.

Khisa • 10 April 2023
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Nigeria

Cruise

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

Dem dey cruise you, no vex.

Admin • 26 July 2026
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Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau

A small West African country with Portuguese influence, cashew production, and political challenges.
Example

Guinea-Bissau's economy depends heavily on cashew nut exports.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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