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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Impama is a Nguni term for slap.
Example

Ndizakufaka impama

I will slap you

MXhosa 06 January 2022
Imama is a term that's been trending on social media that means a woman or a girlfriend.
Example

Imama must be beautiful unprovoked.

Skhokho 13 October 2022

"A kere" or " Akere" is a commonly spoken interjection in Setswana, which often translates to "is it not?" or "isn't it" in short. It is usually placed at the end of a declarative sentence to turn it into a question.
Example

"Leina la gago ke Thabo, akere?" >> Your name is Tshepo, isn't it?

Mr Trends 19 July 2020
Dagga is the term we use in South Africa to refer to weed.
Example

I can't wait to get home and smoke my dagga.

LinguistZA 12 October 2022

Material Don Dada was a Skhothane that was once the coolest kid in Mzansi, a title now owned by Uncle Vinny.
Example

The Skhothane culture died with Don Dada.

Zet 07 June 2021
Stomach or belly; also pregnancy.
Example

Hunger dey tear my belle.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

A sarcastic phrase used to describe a black person who thinks he is smart but whose actions perpetuate the oppression black people. Sometimes black thieving leaders and their supporters use it to try to embarrass black opponents.
Example

Example 1

Guy 1: What happened to that radical student leader, Tshepo?

Guy 2: He became a kleva black after getting a nice job in government.



Example 2

Thieving leader: We can't take this country forward because clever blacks are blocking our efforts.

Khisa 10 April 2023
To show anger or disbelief.
Example

Yeses maan, I am angry. How can this boy do this to me mara.

DRex 06 August 2020

It is a "Lobedu" word, It is used as a swear word and can be vulgar, which means 'Anus/Asshole"."Lobedu" A language widely known in Limpopo commonly known as "Khelobedu"
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You don't randomly say it, as it can be very vulgar, "Toko yao" which means "Your asshole".

Keletso 16 March 2026
a fairytale
Example

uthisha uzixoxele inganekwane

Nomzamo 03 August 2024


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