Word of the Day [05 Jun 2026]
Plumber
In South African football, the term "plumber" is a derogatory slang used to describe a coach, often a foreign one, perceived as underperforming or lacking the intellectual or tactical acumen to succeed in the sport. It implies a coach is more suited to a trade like plumbing than managing a football team.
I see Orlando Pirates just hired a plumber to replace Riveiro.
nyashlessness
(especially of a woman) the state of having a very small or no nyash, in a way that makes one ugly or unattractive.
Most Ugandan girls are facing rejection due to their nyashlessness. bumlessness
Madagascar
A large island nation with unique wildlife, vanilla production, and French cultural influences.
Madagascar is home to lemurs found nowhere else on Earth.
Glamour Boys
Glamour Boys is another nickname for the South African soccer team Kaizer Chiefs.
The Glamour Boys will beat Masandawana.
Cotton-sangoma
A cotton-sangoma is someone who is known for their fashion sense & their unique style.
Indeed that lad is a cotton-sangoma
Khayelitsha
Khayelitsha is a township in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, on the Cape Flats. The name is Xhosa for New Home. It is reputed to be one of the largest and fastest-growing townships in South Africa.
I was born and bred in Khayelitsha.