Peep is a South African modern slang term for “look” or “check”.
Example

Peep that car, it’s nca.

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Paa

Very or a lot; an intensifier from Twi.
Example

I dey hungry paa.

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Paa

Very, a lot, or intensely. Twi intensifier.
Example

The food sweet paa.

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Poa

Cool, fine, or okay.
Example

Niko poa, thanks.

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Friend or buddy.
Example

Him be my padi from school.

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Peto is a Xhosa feminine slang term for "friend".
Example

Hayi peto, where are you going?

Chief 21 July 2026

Pere is the Xhosa term for a pear 🍐
Example

Ndifuna ukutya ipere.

I want to eat a pear.

Xhosa Nostra 15 July 2025
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.
Example

I see Orlando Pirates just hired a plumber to replace Riveiro.

Soccer Mom 04 July 2025

Oil industry capital in the Niger Delta with growing tech startups.
Example

Port Harcourt hosts Africa's first WikiTown digital community project.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Administrative capital known for its jacaranda-lined streets and government buildings.
Example

Pretoria's Union Buildings house the South African presidency.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025


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