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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A situation where you don't have money and you have no means of getting it.
Example

I'm so Meneer Magongwa these days.

Mbali 05 April 2021
A landlocked West African country with a strong agricultural base, known for its cultural festivals and gold production.
Example

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

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

Word referring to money.
Example

Where is my nyuku?

Mntungwa 05 July 2021
Intusi sisithetha-ntonye sobisi. Intusi is Milk in isiXhosa dialect.
Example

Intusi yesizwe isengwa ezinkomeni zelali.

Khingh 21 September 2025

The South African national soccer team. The team that only qualifies by default (when they host).
Example

Bafana Bafana plays shit!

Mr Trends 10 July 2020
A SePitori term for nyaope withdrawal symptoms.

Drugs/Nyaope cravings.
Example

Others are having alostro because of lockdown.

Sinazo 05 March 2021

A person
Example

Ndiye munhu wacho

Meaning: This is the person

Scarboy_zw 28 September 2021
A person who is sexually attracted to a person's intellect or mind before physical appearance. It comes from the Latin root "sapien" which means wise.
Example

I am not into beautiful girls, I am sapiosexual.

Adeola 06 August 2020

Intshebe is a Nguni term for beard.
Example

Intshebe yam iyakhula.

My beard is growing.

MXhosa 15 May 2022
Letleke refers to a nice, good looking girl
Example

Eh jioh die blah o tshwere letleke leleng ale kgonagale

Dee 69 16 July 2024


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