Word of the Day — 25 Sep 2026

President Of The United States
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012

The telephone code for Pitori. People from Pretoria usually use the code to identify themselves.
Example

I will represent 012 till I die!

DRex • 06 March 2023
Is a language created by dutch people, although in dutch translates to african it is not of that origin.
Example

I just learned to speak afrikaans.

Mike • 08 June 2022

Stop it; leave it. Twi.
Example

Gyae that nonsense.

Admin • 26 July 2026
In SePitori, Nkao Tempela means I can flex on you.

See: Tempela
Example

I’m beyond insane, nna Nkao Tempela (Yeah).

DRex • 21 November 2021

A type of House Music that’s popular in Pitori.
Example

I will choose Barcadi over Amapiano any day.

Skhokho • 15 February 2023
The Northern Cape is South Africa's largest province, with desert landscapes, wildlife and gemstones.
Example

I have never been to the Northern Cape.

Maps • 14 June 2024

Ethiopia's high-altitude capital and diplomatic center of Africa.
Example

Addis Ababa's African Union headquarters symbolizes continental unity.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
A stable West African democracy known for gold, cocoa, and as a center of pan-African culture.
Example

Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

Africtionary is an online dictionary dedicated to African slang. It aims to document and preserve the diverse and evolving language of the African continent.
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I found the definition on Africtionary.

Admin • 14 March 2025
1. A Ndebele surname

2. The Nokia 3310
Example

1. UMahlangu wami ulahlekile

S.J • 08 June 2021


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