Bundus is a term used to refer to the rural areas. It’s mostly used by people in the burbs to β€œlook down” on those ones who come from the rural areas.
Example

You can see the way he speaks that he’s from the bundus.

Brazo • 28 July 2026
Bloemfontein (familiarly known as "Bloem") is the capital city of the Free State province and the judicial capital of South Africa. Positioned in the geographical heart of the country, it serves as a critical transport and cultural hub. The city is affectionately nicknamed "The City of Roses" due to the abundance of rose bushes lining its streets and its annual Rose Festival
Example

I was born and bred in Bloemfontein.

Africtionary AI • 28 July 2026

Big or huge.
Example

That be bola problem.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
To understand or catch on; also to be in a tough situation.
Example

You barb what I dey talk?

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

A term of respect for a friend, peer, or someone you respect.
Example

Sasa boss, uko aje?

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Father, or an older man addressed casually.
Example

Buda amerudi kazi.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Stomach or belly; also pregnancy.
Example

Hunger dey tear my belle.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
The absence of ass or bums in a woman. See Nyashlessness.
Example

When I was walking around, all I saw was bumlessness.

Danny • 25 July 2026

Equivalent of the English word Buddy.
Example

Wola bade.

Pronunciation
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CapraNubiana • 22 July 2026
Bathong is a Setswana exclamation that is used as a surprise, disbelief or frustration. Its literal meaning is β€œpeople”.
Example

Bathong, why is he doing this? 😳

Broski πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό • 14 July 2026


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