Joy Of Missing Out. Feeling content with staying in and disconnected as a form of self-care.

Antonym: FOMO
Example

Ever since I stopped drinking, I moved from FOMO to JOMO.

Mr Trends • 23 November 2020
It's a Xhosa word for a cologne
Example

Can you borrow me your qula

snezzo • 29 June 2024

A situationship is a romantic or sexual relationship that is not considered to be formal or established.
Example

I’m considering turning my situationship into a relationship.

Sinazo • 05 June 2024
Apile is the Xhosa term for an apple.
Example

Ndifuna ukutya i-apile.

I want to eat an apple.

Xhosa Nostra • 15 July 2025

A Xhosa term for "It's so obvious". It is mostly used when someone asks something that is very obvious.
Example

Girl 1: I know it's lockdown, but are you really going to buy a Smirnoff 1818 for R500?

Girl 2: Ayisecace mntase

Sinazo • 20 July 2020
To eat; also used for enjoying or spending money.
Example

Make we go chop, I dey hungry.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Directly translates to: We are eating cotton. This is a statement said when you feel that you've dressed to impress or you dress nicely in general.
Example

"Sidl'ukotini kwedini, cava le jean kwedini" - Rick Rick

Mbali • 26 April 2021
Daka Boy is a derogatory term for someone who mixes the cement during construction.
Example

He lied to you, he’s not the foreman, he’s the Daka Boy.

Siya • 13 June 2024

Thonqo is a Xhosa slang term for an idiot or a fool.
Example

Haisuka ngu thonqo lo

This is an idiot.

MXhosa • 27 July 2023
An island nation off West Africa with Creole Portuguese-African culture, known for music and tourism.
Example

We vacationed in Cape Verde to enjoy its beautiful beaches and morna music.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025


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