Word of the Day — 06 Aug 2026

Sbhanxa or sibhanxa is a Xhosa term for an idiot or a fool.
Example

Yeer usisbhanxa ke khona wena ufunda lewey lol

MXhosa 24 May 2021
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Skhothane

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Skhothane (plural: izikhothane) is a vibrant South African youth subculture. It is known for competitive dance-offs, loud designer fashion, and extreme displays of wealth.
Example

I remember Don Dada being one of the biggest skhothane back in the day.

Africtionary AI 27 July 2026
A term that is used to refer to a very old car.
Example

Push iskorokoro.

Skhokho 01 May 2021

Another term that refers to Covid-19.
Example

This coco has made things difficult for everyone.

Danny 04 May 2021
A liberator, Someone who gives freedom
Example

Uthixo nguMkhululi wethu

Mkhululi Maliza 16 September 2021

A South African DJ who is the daughter of politician Jeff Radebe. Her uncles are billionaire president Cyril Ramaphosa and billionaire businessman Pratrice Motsepe.
Example

DBN Gogo's songs are lit.

Skhokho 09 May 2021
Bari is a name given to God in Ogoni land
Example

Barikui which means God is big

Victor Lenebari 13 September 2023

Kolo

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Crazy or mentally unstable.
Example

This heat go make person kolo.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
Often heard in football commentary, woto woto describes relentless attack or punishment. In casual conversations, it’s used to describe someone who’s taking a figurative β€œbeating” in an argument or facing harsh circumstances.
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"The strikers gave him woto woto" implies they played aggressively, leaving no room for escape.

Adeola 14 July 2025

Wena is a Nguni term that means β€œyou”.
Example

Hey wena, come here.

DRex 05 June 2024
A baSotho/Tswana swear word that means your mother's cunt. In Xhosa it would be msunu kanyoko.
Example

"Utlwella Aka Thellwa, Nyamao" - 25k, Culture Vulture

Danny 16 April 2021


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