African Time

Similar to International Time, African Time is when one says they will arrive at a certain time, but arrive much later.

It should be noted that almost every African (on both the leaving and receiving end) does this. So, if one does actually arrive on "American time," don't be surprised if a party is still getting set up, a person is still getting ready, etc etc.

Guests arrive at an African party at 9 p.m. when the invite said 6:30.

Wedding invite says, "Note: There will be no African Time at this ceremony. It will start promptly."

You arrive at a party on time (craziness!) and half the food isn't done, the hostess is still in her cooking clothes, etc.

African Time by Naija girl :) May 9, 2010

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African Man Time

Time zone utilized my many Africans that involves arriving at events (weddings, birthdays, etc.) about two hours later than billed on the invitation

Ex: you are cordially invited to the wedding of ____ to start promptly at 5PM on Saturday the ____.

The caterers arrive at 6PM, and the people to set up arrive at 6.30PM. Guests begin trickling in around 7.30PM.
(Everyone assumes African Man Time)

African Man Time by naijagirlie May 9, 2011

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African Ron Time

The only time that ever supersedes standard time African time, and is consistently longer. But always considered to be forgiven due to the person.
Lastly, can be sped up, when bought an alcoholic beverage!

1:They are late again.
2:Again? They’re on African time?
1:No, no, African Ron time.
2:That’s okay, I’ll call them, they’ll be here in five if I get them a beer!

African Ron Time by RonSharkey March 26, 2022

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african timer

A person who says they'll arrive at a certain time but end up arriving 3 hours later

You're such an african timer ... how do you come three hours late to your own party ?

african timer by mimiwaka June 2, 2017

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WAKA WAKA EHEHE SOMINAMINA SOMILIGMA, IS TIME FOR AFRICA

I Honestly have no clue

Person 1: Hey can you turn on some music.
Person 2:WAKA WAKA EHEHE SOMINAMINA SOMILIGMA, IS TIME FOR AFRICA

WAKA WAKA EHEHE SOMINAMINA SOMILIGMA, IS TIME FOR AFRICA by anonymous October 11, 2021

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bang a you-ee

of Massachusetts orig. "to make a u-turn"

hey, we missed the bar, bang a you-ee

bang a you-ee by Pistolero Pierro May 4, 2008

Word of the Day on July 19, 2026

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Fleg

The word 'flag' as pronounced by people with thick Belfast accents. The term is a perfect encapsulation of the disproportionate and overblown reaction to the removal of the Union Jack (as in 'de fleg') from above City Hall in Belfast. Where previously it had flown for 365 days per year, it is now flown on 17 designated days of the year - in line with many other British cities.

The event caused a portion of the Protestant community ('fleggers') to make international pricks of themselves as they proceeded to wreck the fucking place, claiming it was another erosion of a 'British' identity they perceive to have been under attack since the horrifying spectre of equality reared its head in Northern Ireland.

The word 'fleg' - and indeed 'fleggers' - fittingly describes a section of humanity unconcerned with knowledge, reality or the vagaries of the English language. Like America's tea-baggers they are ruled by instinct, fear and paranoia with a side dish of rampant bigotry and startling ignorance of the world around them.

"Wat de fuck like! The taigs got de fleg took down! Let's wreck de fuckin place! No surrender!"

"De fleg has been took down! Before ye know it there'll be a united Ireland! Attack Short Strand! God Save The Queen!"

Fleg by OnionFleg August 9, 2013

Word of the Day on July 18, 2026

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