Word of the Day — 31 Oct 2026

A translender is a person who is fat on the outside but slender on the inside. Basically a slender person stuck in a fat person's body.
Example

Don't be fooled by this mkhaba, I'm s translender.

Skhokho • 05 September 2022
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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
To eat or to have a meal.
Example

Twende tukadonga chakula.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

The following changes will take effect under level 2:



All restrictions on inter-provincial travel will be lifted.

Accommodation, hospitality venues and tours will be permitted according to approved protocols to ensure social distancing.

Restaurants, bars and taverns will be permitted to operate according to approved protocols as to times of operation and numbers of people.

Restrictions on the sale of tobacco will be lifted.

The suspension of the sale of alcohol will be lifted subject to certain restrictions.

Alcohol will be permitted for on-site consumption in licensed establishments only up until 10pm.

Liquor outlets will be allowed to sell alcohol for off-site consumption from Monday to Thursday during the hours of 9am to 5pm only.

Restrictions on family and social visits will also be lifted, although everyone is urged to exercise extreme caution and undertake such visits only if necessary.

The following restricti
Example

We are moving to Alert Level 2 on Monday midnight.

Chief • 15 August 2020
A person who carries Livamora energy. One whose money is blessed.

A Livamorian is not just a rich person. He is a carrier. His money has a soul. His money is soft, rich, blessed and peaceful. It comes with peace. It stays. It multiplies. It cannot be cursed.

A Livamorian's money loves him back. It builds a house. It feeds a family. It pays school fees. It sleeps at night without police.
Example

Example 1: "After years of struggling, he finally became a Livamorian - now every deal he touches grows."

> Example 2: "You can see she is a true Livamorian, her shop is small but it has fed her family for 10 years without closing."

Anti Devil • 09 October 2026

To mize is to overlook/ignore something or someone intentionally.
Example

Girls will mize you when you are broke!

Varsity Dude • 08 August 2021
Get a seamstress or a taylor to make you an outfit, because my relationship is getting serious and I may be getting married soon.
Example

Thungisani it's looks like things are looking good.

Ayanda Msibi • 15 January 2024

Thaema (pronounced timer) is a Setswana term which covers from β€œold timer”. It is used like you would use the word dad.
Example

Thaema, can I borrow P200 for some food.

Broski πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό • 14 July 2026
Also known as S'Pitori, is the language spoken by native people of Pretoria (Pitori). It is a combination of Pedi and Tswana, with a bit of Tsotsi taal.
Example

I speak a bit of Tswana plus sepitori.

Mr Trends • 21 July 2020

Moist is a slangs used in most boarding schools. Which means something that is not sweet.
Example

1. This boy too moist abeg

2. O boi wetin you talk moist

3. Moist boy

Collins Uzochukwu • 03 September 2022
10111 is the number for Police in South Africa. It is the equivalent of 911.

The downside is that it probably won’t be answered so don’t bother calling it when in an emergency.
Example

I tried calling 10111 five times but no one is picking up.

CG • 22 July 2026


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