Word of the Day [14 May 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.

Niggasaures

A group of racist individuals that also have a love for mango flavored vapes.


The niggasaures had a beat off last week.

Thobela

A South African Pedi tribe respectful greeting.


Thobela(Greeting).


Women Crush Wednesday

women crush Wednesday is a day dedicated to all the important women in our lives. it's is celebrated every Wednesday with the hastag #WomenCrushWednessday


happy women crush Wednesday to all the women❤️

Gweja

A very offensive word that is used to refer to a foreigner.
Same as kwerekwere.


Stop calling our brothers and sisters amagweja!


Wena

Wena is a Nguni term that means “you”.


Hey wena, come here.

Sfebe

The Kasi term for a whore or hoe.


This girl ke sfebe.


Yahoo boy

A guy who carries out 419 fraud on the internet (Those Nigerian prince scams).


I got scammed all my money by a Yahoo boy from Abuja.

Swazi

Weed from Swaziland that is very potent.


Come let's smoke, I've got some swazi here.


Balloon Village

A small village based in Limpopo just outside Tzaneen. It is the only village in Limpopo that has a rich soil when it comes to farming. It is known for having all sorts of scarce fruits and vegetables.


I was born and bred in Balloon village

Stlamatlama

Also known as babalaas is hangover.


Stlamatlama is killing me today.




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