Refer & Win: Add Words, Invite Friends, Win R500 Cash or R500 Takealot Voucher
8 Sep 2026
Every word you add earns an entry. Every friend you bring earns another. Here's how Refer & Win works.
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Stories, updates and the living language of the continent.
Most Wanted Words: help define these (23 Aug 2026)
23 Aug 2026
Readers searched Africtionary for these 15 words and came up empty. Know any of them? Be the first to define it.
Read moreMost Wanted Words: help define these (16 Aug 2026)
17 Aug 2026
Readers searched Africtionary for these 15 words and came up empty. Know any of them? Be the first to define it.
Read moreMost Wanted Words: help define these (9 Aug 2026)
9 Aug 2026
Readers searched Africtionary for these 15 words and came up empty. Know any of them? Be the first to define it.
Read more10 Nigerian Slang Terms You Should Know Before Visiting
7 Aug 2026
From "how far" to "no wahala," here are ten Nigerian Pidgin terms that'll help you follow the conversation, make locals smile, and navigate Lagos like you've been before.
Read more10 South African Slang Terms You Should Know Before Visiting
2 Aug 2026
From 'it's chai' to 'jacket,' here are ten everyday South African slang terms that'll help you follow the conversation, make locals smile, and avoid a few confusing moments.
Read moreMost Wanted Words: help define these (2 Aug 2026)
2 Aug 2026
Readers searched Africtionary for these 15 words and came up empty. Know any of them? Be the first to define it.
Read moreMost Wanted Words: help define these (31 Jul 2026)
31 Jul 2026
Readers searched Africtionary for these 15 words and came up empty. Know any of them? Be the first to define it.
Read moreWelcome to Africtionary: Africa's Slang, Defined by Us
21 Jul 2026
An online dictionary dedicated to African slang - built by the community, one word at a time. Here's what Africtionary is, why it matters, and how you can be part of it.
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