Iponi is a term they use in Gqeberha for a guy, a gent, a bro. Sort of Mjita.
Example

Yho I haven’t seen la poni in a while.

MXhosa 08 March 2023
This is the Orlando Pirates football club from Soweto, South Africa. A person who is a fan of Pirates can also be referred to as Bhakaniya.
Example

Bhakaniya has not won the league in a while now.

MXhosa 01 May 2022

It's a new word to ask a friend how he/she is doing.
Example

Ekse Bathini nigga?

Lwakhe 22 January 2025
One thousand shillings.
Example

Nilitumia thao moja.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

β€œAahn ei” is used in a sarcastic or satirical context. When a person passes a statement that in one’s opinion is unnecessary or unintelligent, one can reply with β€œaahn ei”.
Example

β€œI don’t like women who work hard and make their own money. A woman belongs in the kitchen.”



β€œAahn ei.”

Shane 16 May 2024
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

Word meaning drink, any type of drink and mostly biased towards alcohol drinks.
Example

uspinza ini? What are you drinking?

Mntungwa 05 July 2021
Chaley is a way to address a friend. It originates from the Ga language but is widely used in Accra and other parts of Ghana by both Ga speakers and non-speakers.
Example

As a Greeting: "Chaley, how far?" means "Hey my friend, what's up?"

To Emphasize a Point: Stretching the wordβ€”"Chaleyyyyy!"β€”is often used to express extreme surprise, admiration, or exaggeration.

Kofi 17 July 2026

To destroy, to leave in disorder or to mess up
Example

The how y’all now chakla this room, when I bop my eyes, that how it muh be clean.

James04 23 March 2025

POISSED

NEW
Ability to act calm or confident.
Example

This football team is poised to win the match.

Pronunciation
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