Word of the Day [27 Apr 2026]

Faa

"'Faa' is a borrowed word used for emphasis, originating from Hausa. It is often used at the end of expressions by Yoruba speakers with a Hausa background or origin. This phenomenon is particularly common among Yoruba people in Ilorin and Kogi.

Máa na faa= I will beat you.

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Makoya

A South African term that denotes that a person or thing that is authentic, real, or legitimate.

Zambuk is the real makoya.

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Ukutula-tula

Ukutula-tula is isiBhaca word meaning to wander around.

Ebetula-tula yonke indzawo.
He was wandering all over the place

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Ethiopia

An ancient East African country with diverse cultures, coffee origins, and rapid economic growth.

Ethiopian Airlines is one of Africa's largest and most successful carriers.

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Mkhwetha

Umkhwetha (plural: abakhwetha) is an initiate (a boy going through the circumcisions/initiation period) in Xhosa.

Umkhwetha has to eat food without salt for the first few days

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Main Chick

The girl who is in a serious relationship with a guy, but that guy is casually dating other people (side chick).

I don't care what he does oksalayo I am the main chick.

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Guinea

A West African country with mineral riches including bauxite, facing political instability.

Conakry, Guinea's capital, is located on the Atlantic coast on the Tombo Island.

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Spaza shop

An informal convenience store, usually run from home or some corner in the neighbourhood.

Go buy some bread at the spaza shop.

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Olosho

Prostitute, escort

"That girl na olosho." Meaning "That girl is a prostitute"

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Pitori

Also known as Pretoria. This is the capital city of South Africa. The people of this city speak what they call SePitori.

I know I'm a dick, akere I'm from Pitori.

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Thungisani

Get a seamstress or a taylor to make you an outfit, because my relationship is getting serious and I may be getting married soon.

Thungisani it's looks like things are looking good.

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