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.
Example

Jah Gold Music

Humphrey 29 October 2022
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Poa

Cool, fine, or okay.
Example

Niko poa, thanks.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
Grootie is a respectful term of referring to an older man. It’s a shortened version of grootman (big man).
Example

Sure Grootie, nice seeing you again.

Xhosa Nostra 17 July 2025

South African

slang commonly used in a Hip-Hop context for Hookah Pipe or β€œHubbly-Bubbly”
Example

Hade Broer, can you skyf pipe there?

Big Saint 17 March 2023
A car.
Example

Amepark ndai nje.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

Stomach or belly; also pregnancy.
Example

Hunger dey tear my belle.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
A muscular, loving, over-protective man whom you never want to lose in your life whether as a friend or a partner... (smile keeper)
Example

I have encounter a man like braaipack

AishArn 08 November 2021

Mgqumeni was a legendary South African Maskandi musician, producer, and singer widely regarded as one of the kings of Zulu traditional folk music.
Example

I’m listening to some Mgqumeni’s songs.

Brazo 27 July 2026

Mse

A guy, dude, or person. From "mse" for a fellow.
Example

Yule mse ni poa.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

A lunchbox; a portable, usually plastic, container for food, such as Tupperware.
Also occurs as skaftien, skhafthin
Example

Plase bring a skaftin, I want to put my leftovers.

Mr Trends 06 April 2021
Example

Mmata im broke

Godz 02 December 2022


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