Short for mental; to be crazy.
Example

You dey ment?

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
A guy who carries out 419 fraud on the internet (Those Nigerian prince scams).
Example

I got scammed all my money by a Yahoo boy from Abuja.

Adeola • 11 May 2022

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
Izinyanya is a Xhosa term for ancestors.
Example

Ndiyabulela kuni zinyanya.

MXhosa • 05 October 2021

A South African dance where the person squats and kicks at the same time. It is one of the most popular dances in South Africa.
Example

Look at how she does the vosho. You can see that she is a regular at groove.

Mbali • 09 April 2021
A South African DJ who is the daughter of politician Jeff Radebe. Her uncles are billionaire president Cyril Ramaphosa and billionaire businessman Pratrice Motsepe.
Example

DBN Gogo's songs are lit.

Skhokho • 09 May 2021

A strong local spirit distilled from palm wine, also called "apio".
Example

Akpeteshie be very strong oo.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Ikuku is a Xhosa term for a vagina or pussy.
Example

"I make that kuku phrrr" - Big Xhosa

MXhosa • 15 May 2021

also South Africa
A person' connections and networks
Example

Give me your konaki

ReginaNdzo • 26 September 2026
The incorrect way of spelling "could have".
Example

He could of been killed if it wasn't for me.

Varsity Dude • 26 April 2021


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