Word of the Day — 10 Aug 2026

Ikrwala is a Xhosa term for a fresh out of initiation school man. You will see them with their formal clothes and the red thing on their face.
Example

I can't wait to see my younger brother as ikrwala.

Masi 11 June 2025
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Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.
Example

I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.

MXhosa 29 May 2022

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A slang term that means "right?". It is mostly used at the end of statements and asked as a question.
Example

So you are stressing over the World Cup results ong?

Admin 5 days ago

meaning shit that comes out of your anus (ndunu)
Example

have uyishlama wena.(you are shit)

siyaphuma ishlama lapho.(is the shit coming out there)

anonymous 25 April 2022
A narrow West African country with palm-lined beaches, phosphate mining, and French influence.
Example

Lomé, Togo's capital, is a major port city on the Gulf of Guinea.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

Understand
Example

Ke a xwala

Michelle 23 June 2024
To become suddenly rich or hit a big financial break.
Example

Since he hammer, he don change car.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

A SePitori word that usually refers to a guy that can handle difficult situations, or is brave enough to do things other people can't do.



It could also mean someone who is well respected because of his status in society.
Example

Mpho ke lepara joe, he just approached that hot girl sitting over there.

Lels 02 June 2021
A car.
Example

Amepark ndai nje.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

The mask wearing guy (Kwaito star), whom people say is DJ Sbu.
Example

They say Mzekezeke can be anyone.

DRex 10 July 2020
Brakpan is a mining town on the East Rand of Gauteng, South Africa. It is known as the Alabama of South Africa, or the armpit of South Africa.
Example

If you divorce your wife in Brakpan, she remains your sister.

Maps 13 June 2024


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