Word of the Day — 25 Oct 2026

A buff guy / those big guys at the gym.
Example

He has become a sgora now, the gym is helping him.

Mbali • 19 March 2021
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A racial slur that was (and still) used by racist whites to refer to black people in South Africa.
Example

She got arrested for calling black protester kaffir.

DRex • 15 April 2021
Is another word for nonsense or rubbish.
Example

The students write chuchubaby's during their exams.

Or who wrote the chuchubaby on my car.

Young Sawce • 06 June 2021

Embarrassment or a disgraceful situation.
Example

Yawa dey oo, he embarrass himself.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Crazy or mentally unstable.
Example

This heat go make person kolo.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Lake Victoria port city known for its unique rock formations and fishing industry.
Example

Mwanza's Bismarck Rock is a famous lakeside landmark.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
Port city on Lake Victoria known for fishing and vibrant lakeside culture.
Example

Kisumu's Dunga Beach offers fresh tilapia straight from the lake.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

21:01 is a term that is used to refer to an after 9 - a secretly gay person.
Example

I have so many stories about the 21:01 gang.

Chief • 23 May 2025
Luphi ugqoko is a chant or a phrase introduced by Bhinca Nation especially Blue Reigning Nation meaning "Where is the wooden tray/wooden board". It is directed to Khangelani DSD "Isilo" "Ugqoko lukazwelonke" Mhlongo, who has contributed a lot in South African traditional Music, Maskandi.
Example

Luphi ugqoko lukazwelonke? Luuuuphi?

Mlindo • 10 June 2022

Masepa mean SHIT in South African seSotho languages (SeSotho, SeTswana, SePedi).

Can also be used to refer to a beautiful lady as in like "Ngwanola ona le masepa"

The other term can be used to insult someone as in like "O mpotsa masepa sarn"

Also see Masimba
Example

O mpotsa masepa.

Mr Trends • 12 May 2021
They will hurt you.
Example

Tlohela banyana batlao hurda!

Colani • 24 May 2021


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