Word of the Day — 17 Aug 2026

Humphrey Taremwa Hafiz commonly known as Jah Gold was born and raised in Kampala, He started music at home by listening to tapes on his Father's cassette and listening to Madilu system and Franco Luambo (Tp OK Jazz) ,he then developed his talent more at school and churches where he could lead choirs during his early years.
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Jah Gold Music

Humphrey 29 October 2022
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Ukuqabula is an informal Xhosa term for taking out babalaas. Basically the act of drinking the morning after a heavy night of drinking.
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I'm dying from babalaas now, ndifuna ukuqabula.

MXhosa 27 September 2022
The meaning of Agware is meeting , an occasion where more than one person's meet for an important discussion
Example

Let's schedule a time for our Agware

French Ovotu Abraham 09 May 2025

South African slang word for "cool" or "nice"
Example

I just won a bet in Betway.

Lekker bru.

Danny 26 April 2021
President Of The United States
Example

The new POTUS is Joe Biden.

Mr Trends 07 November 2020

2 bob refers to the 20 cent coin
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Uncle: My boy, go buy me some bread at the shop, I will give you 2 bob when you come back.

Chief 24 July 2020
polyandry is a form of polygamy in which a woman takes two or more husbands at the same time.
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South African women are excited about polyandry but they can't even keep one man.

Varsity Dude 15 May 2021

Hustles or side gigs to make money, sometimes shady.
Example

She dey do runs to survive.

Admin 26 July 2026
Quickly; immediately; smart or streetwise.
Example

Do am sharp sharp before he come.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

Something very dull, dumb and dangerous
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He is a ZANU PF

uCrist 18 July 2021
A term your Skrr skrr kids use to refer to covid-19 (Coronavirus).
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Skrr skrr 1: Don't come too close to me without a mask, fam.
Skrr skrr 2: Why, you think I have The Rona?

Mr Trends 11 July 2020


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