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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Tunisia's Mediterranean capital blending Arab medina and French colonial zones.
Example

Tunis' Bardo Museum houses the world's finest Roman mosaics.

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The act of breaking someone's heart either through cheating or any malpractice that automatically leads the end of a relationship. Often used in a phrase "ba tlao hurda" meaning they will hurt you
Example

Ba tlao hurda, banunur!

Loruo Bond Rampha III 25 May 2021

A girl or young woman.
Example

Yule manzi ni msee poa.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
Itransi is a South African kasi slang term for a car.
Example

The first thing I would buy if I win the lotto is itransi.

DRex 05 June 2024

OT

A person's basic attitude, beliefs, or feelings in relation to a particular subject or issue
Example

Don't you have an OT to guide yourself?

French Ovotu Abraham 08 April 2025

PK

Pastor's Kid or Preacher's Kid.

There's a stereotype that they grow up in very strict households but once they get their "freedom", they become very rachet.
Example

The way she dances with that Savanna, you wouldn't believe that she is a PK.

Sinazo 06 April 2021

Benoni is a town in Ekurhuleni municipality, Gauteng, South Africa. It is notorious for hijacking.
Example

I am never going to Benoni again after what I saw today.

DRex 06 March 2023
Yt pipo is a popular term on social media that refers to "White People"
Example

I'm not surprised, akere it's Yt pipo.

Varsity Dude 08 August 2021

A Xhosa term that directly translates to "y'all would shit".
Example

No one:

Black Coffee: Ninganya

Mbali 09 August 2020

Kho

When You blow your MT4/MT5 account, the only sound you get to hear is "kho"
Example

Life ke "kho"

Meaning life can also be viewed as a huge loss when things aren't going well

Lucas N 03 May 2022


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