Word of the Day — 23 Jul 2026

South Africa
Tsotsitaal / S'camto

Gumba

cash, stash , dough, (relation to money in general.)
Serendipitously the word is a title of the song that shook the whole mzansi, nation as a whole, it was in every corner one would turn.
Example

ntwana ako sike gumba dar, lend me some cash nyana.

Siba da Ntsizwa (GI) • 24 August 2025
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Zimbabwe

ZANU PF

Something very dull, dumb and dangerous
Example

He is a ZANU PF

uCrist • 18 July 2021
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South Africa

Jollofina

Jollofina is a name given to South African women who are dating Nigerian men.
Example

She has all this money because she's dating Jollof boys. She's a Jollofina.

DRex • 28 September 2022
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South Africa

Dagga

Dagga is another term for marijuanna or weed.
Example

No one:

Parents: You are failing because of the dagga you are smoking.

Danny • 05 May 2021
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Botswana

Auti

A man/boy/guy, also synonymous with "gent", "mjita".

Plural: Ma auti
Example

I was out with ma auti

Mike • 01 June 2022
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South Africa

Amachankura

Is a slang term for money.
Example

I need amachankura.

Sinazo • 10 May 2021
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South Africa

Gwala

Gwala is a Nguni term for a coward.
Example

Ey that grootman ligwala.

Danny • 26 June 2021
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Dispa

Dispa is a Xhosa slang term that means to sleep.
Example

Sure boss, ndisayo dispa ngoku.

Sure boss, I am going to sleep now.

MXhosa • 02 March 2023
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Tanzania

Mwanza

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
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Bhuti

Bhuti is a Xhosa word for big brother or just to refer to an older man.
Example

I’ll see you tomorrow, bhuti.

Xhosa Nostra • 17 July 2025
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Nigeria

Ogidi

Ogidi means War, or disagreement
Example

Ogigi: There is a Fight

French Ovotu Abraham • 18 July 2023
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