Kenya

Msapere

A person from the Kikuyu community (informal).
Example

Yule msee ni msapere.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
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South Africa

Dladla

Idlala is a Kasi term for a house.
Example

I want to buy idlala before I turn 30.

Skhokho • 04 August 2021
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Nkabi

A Xhosa term that is used to refer to a castrated animal (an animal whose balls/testicles have been cut off).
Example

This cow can't make kids because yi nkabi.

Sinazo • 05 May 2021
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South Africa

Bone Thug

A Skrr Skrr way of referring to a Sangoma.
Example

No one:



Skrr Skrr kid: I went to see a Bone Thug today cause y'all be trippin.

Chief • 25 August 2021
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Kenya

Aje

How; used in greetings like "uko aje?" (how are you?).
Example

Uko aje leo?

Admin • 26 July 2026
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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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South Africa

Hud

It's those mxit abbreviations from back in the day that means "How u doing"
Example

Guy: Hi

Girl: Hi

Guy: Hud

Girl: Gud u

Guy: Gud, wud?

Danny • 04 May 2021
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South Africa

Danko

It's apparently a new skrr skrr way of saying dankie - which means thank you.
Example

Danko guys for coming to my party

Danny • 04 May 2021
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South Africa

Pretoria

Administrative capital known for its jacaranda-lined streets and government buildings.
Example

Pretoria's Union Buildings house the South African presidency.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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South Africa
isiZulu

Dlozi

Idlozi is a Zulu term for Ancestor.
Plural: Amadlozi
Example

I'm grateful for idlozi lami

Skhokho • 09 August 2021
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