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.

Bafana Bafana

The weakest soccer team in Africa and the rest of the world.


Even Banyana Banyana can beat your beloved Bafana Bafana.

Braai

This is a South African way of saying Barbecue.


Tonight, we deserve to have  braai and celebrate the great year we've had


Sol Phenduka

Sol Phenduka is a South African Podcaster, DJ and Radio personality who is the co-host of the popular podcast called Podcast and Chill, alongside MacG and Ghost Lady.


I always listen to the Podcast and Chill for Sol Phenduka's puns.

Mxit

Mxit was a popular South African social media platform before the times of WhatsApp.
That's what we used to get girls back in the day.


Niggas had a girlfriend in every province during the Mxit days 🤣


Shiri

A bird


Hona shiri
Meaning: Look at that bird

Igudumana

A person who is not scared of anything. Willing to risk it all, including career and own life for a man.


I got myself igudumana, I’m sorted for life.


Lagos

Nigeria's commercial hub and Africa's most populous city, known for its vibrant energy.


Lagos' Lekki Free Zone is transforming Nigeria's industrial landscape.

Isibhamu somdoko

Isibhamu somdoko is a recent viral term that means penis or dick. Isibhamu is gun and umdoko is porridge, so the whole term translates to porridge gun 🍆💦


Ngimshaye ngesibhamu somdoko.


Tsekeni

Tsekeni is a slang zulu word for a beautiful woman. Often used in Kwa-Zulu Natal


Bafo uyali bona leli tsekeni eligqoke icrop top.

Moffie

A derogatory Afrikaans slang term for a gay person. Similar to the word faggot in English.


You don’t watch football? ⚽️ you might be a moffie




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