(noun)

The situation of slipping, tripping or falling down due to external pressures. These might include tertiary academics, relationships, and being broke.
Example

Brother Bernard, this will kill me a real death.

Shaba 30 April 2023

Wei

NEW
An exclamation of surprise or to get attention.
Example

Wei! Look at this.

Admin 26 July 2026

Refers to R100 (One hundred Rands. One Klipa would mean R100, 2 klipa - R200, etc.
Example

Guy 1: How much did you pay for a box of cigarettes during lockdown.

Guy 2: I got this 20s for 2 klipa.

Mr Trends 24 July 2020
Bafana Maths refers to the calculations Bafana Bafana usually does before qualifying for a major tournament. It usually entails “if team A wins, team B draws, and we win by so many goals, then we qualify”
Example

We need Nigeria to beat Benin and we beat Rwanda, then we’ll qualify for the World Cup. My Bafana Maths is on point now.

Zama 14 October 2025

Abeg

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Please; used to plead, urge, or soften a request. From "I beg".
Example

Abeg help me carry this bag.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
Africtionary is an online dictionary dedicated to African slang. It aims to document and preserve the diverse and evolving language of the African continent.
Example

I found the definition on Africtionary.

Admin 14 March 2025

MD

MD is an abbreviation that has recently been used for Matric Dance. This is the farewell function for Matriculants or grade 12 learners in South Africa.
Example

My school's MD was lit.

Yanga CPT 10 May 2024
A stable West African country with French influence, peanut production, and vibrant music scene.
Example

Dakar, Senegal's capital, is the westernmost city on the African mainland.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

Africa's most populous country and largest economy, with oil wealth and vibrant creative industries.
Example

Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, produces more movies annually than Hollywood.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

Umratha

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Umratha is the pap
Example

Sabawa umratha

Pronunciation
by Anti Devil
Anti Devil 29 July 2026


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