Used clothes; pre-owned clothing and shoes (from abroad)
Example

Please buy me dokafleh sneaker

James04 • 23 March 2025
CΓ΄te d'Ivoire's economic capital with stunning lagoon views and French flair.
Example

Abidjan's Banco National Park offers rainforest hikes within city limits.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

Pap

Limpopo people's favourite food, made from maize meal.
Example

We need more pap for the braai.

Sinazo • 11 April 2021
A romantic partner or side lover kept discreetly.
Example

Him get code for that side.

Admin • 26 July 2026

Sbwl is an acronym, and slang for the Xhosa language, which originated from the South African word β€œ sabaweli”; the meaning of the word was, β€œ crave, desire, yearn or to want something”.



On social media; is meant to have been created by β€œgay Xhosa men β€œ to hide their desire for a woman's man on social media.
Example

1. Sbwl a good man.

2. Sbwl a man with a lot of money

Mr Trends • 19 July 2020
Thank you in Twi (pronounced me-daa-si).
Example

Medaase for the help.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Johannesburg also known informally as Jozi, Joburg, or "The City of Gold", is the largest city in South Africa. The city was established in 1886 following the discovery of gold on what had been a farm
Example

My friends from Johannesburg don't know anything about struggle.

MXhosa • 10 May 2022
A tradition in South Africa that celebrates the end of exam season. It loosely translates to "washing the paper".
High school kids typically go on a drinking spree (underage drinking).
Example

I can't wait for the exams to finish so that sizokuhlamba iphepha.

Sinazo • 26 June 2022

Amapanyaza is the name given to the Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens who were deployed by the Premier, Panyaza Lesufi.
Example

Amapanyaza are doing a great job in fighting crime in Gauteng.

MXhosa • 19 May 2023
A stable democracy in Southern Africa famous for its wildlife, diamond mining, and the Kalahari Desert.
Example

Botswana's Okavango Delta is one of Africa's premier safari destinations.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025


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