Word of the Day — 22 Sep 2026

Red City known for souks, palaces, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
Example

Marrakesh's Bahia Palace showcases exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship.

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Idinga is a very formal Xhosa term for a date. Not a date as in 13 May, I mean a date as in you go on a date with someone.
Example

I'm going to the mall at 5, ndinedinga with my wife.

MXhosa 13 May 2021
Tufia kwa meaning rejection
Example

Tufia kwa meaning I reject you

French Ovotu Abraham 09 May 2025

The last year of high school (grade 12).
Example

I can't wait to do my matric.

Mr Trends 14 April 2021

Lekker

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Something that is enjoyable, pleasant, excellent or very good.
Example

We had a lekker time at the braai.

Pronunciation
by Ronald
Ronald 11 September 2026

Nyash is a slang term for big booty or big ass.
Example

"If you don't have nyash as a woman, you are just wasting your time"

Adeola 09 May 2022
A man/boy/guy, also synonymous with "gent", "mjita".

Plural: Ma auti
Example

I was out with ma auti

Mike 01 June 2022

Ghana's coastal capital blending colonial history with pan-African cultural influence.
Example

Accra's Makola Market embodies the city's entrepreneurial spirit.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Financial Dating is just a different "woke" term for prostitution!
Example

No one:



Girls these days: Financial Dating is where it's at.

Chief 06 December 2024

Black Magic, also known as witchcraft is usage of supernatural power for evil and selfish purposes and to perform malicious practice to destroy someone physically or mentally or financially.
Example

They use black magic a lot in Limpopo

Sinazo 29 June 2021
Is a Volkswagen Golf car. It was named this because of the explosive noise it makes (vrrrrrr phaaaa).
Example

He came in with a vrr phaa and all the girls went crazy.

Skhokho 29 April 2021


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