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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Edenvale is a small city on the East Rand in Gauteng, South Africa. It lies about halfway between the O.R. Tambo International Airport and the Johannesburg city centre.
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I grew up in Edenvale

Maps 14 June 2024
Fear Of Missing Out.
Example

I didn't go out on Friday and the way I was suffering from FOMO.

Sinazo 20 April 2021

Isgantsontso is a buff person, more like a sgora.
Example

Nonsense, utsho ngoba sisgantsontso

Danny 14 June 2021
A small East African nation with hilly terrain, known for coffee production and recent political challenges.
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Lake Tanganyika forms Burundi's southwestern border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

Used to describe someone who tends to do stupid things from time to time.
Example

Why did you do that s'numnum?

Dakalo 20 April 2025
Foolish; senseless; not genuine; sub-standard; stupid
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My man, I do na like dat flakajay talk.Plea make sure the phone you bi is na flakajay

James04 23 March 2025

Nelly M is the name that the recent generation / Social Media has given to former South African president, Nelson Mandela.
Example

I miss Nelly M, things would be better if he was still alive.

Varsity Dude 27 August 2021
A Southern African nation with Portuguese colonial heritage, rich in oil and diamonds, featuring diverse landscapes from beaches to savannas.
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Angola's economy has grown significantly since the end of its civil war in 2002.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

One thing that makes men go crazy
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Ndizthandela nje impundu

iDyan ayinophila uba ayityi mpundu

Sibeko 07 June 2023
An Afrikaans word that has multiple meanings and which can be used in various contexts to describe many things from people to food to inanimate objects. It is used to convey the meaning of great, delicious, nice or fun. Make sure to roll the ‘r’ when pronouncing the word.
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That new movie is lekker!
That bunny chow was lekker!
I’m lekker, bru!

Chief 10 July 2020


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