Word of the Day [02 Aug 2025]

Skhebereshe

Iskhebereshe is a South African slang term for a whore or sfebe.


You need to stay away from that skhebereshe.

Burkina Faso

A landlocked West African country with a strong agricultural base, known for its cultural festivals and gold production.


Burkina Faso hosts the famous FESPACO pan-African film festival every two years.

Thonqo

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


Haisuka ngu thonqo lo
This is an idiot.


Hule

Ihule is another Xhosa term for a whore or sfebe.
Plural: Amahule


yhu lihule usisi wakho.

Agang

Agang is a Tswana verb that means build


In Tswana
- Agang ntlo.
In English
- Build a house.


Robot

The word 'robot' when used in the context of driving means Traffic light.


"The robot is red..."

Kenya

An East African hub for technology and tourism, famous for wildlife, Nairobi, and marathon runners.


Kenya's Maasai Mara hosts the annual wildebeest migration.


Nigeria

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


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

Grigamba

Grigamba is a derogatory term used in South Africa to refer to a foreigner.


She really likes going out with ama grigamba.


Tut

A tut is a widely used varsity term for a tutorial.


I have to leave early because I have to submit my tut.

Abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire's economic capital with stunning lagoon views and French flair.


Abidjan's Banco National Park offers rainforest hikes within city limits.




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