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.
Mbudlu-mbudlu
Imbudlu-mbudlu is a Xhosa colloquial term for a chubby or fat person.
Did you see him, yimbudlu-middle after he got a job.
Moroccan Dirham
Currency of Morocco (MAD) issued by Bank Al-Maghrib. 1 Dirham = 100 centimes.
The dirham has been Morocco's currency since 1882.
Holding a candle
A term used when someone tags along with a couple, either on a date or when they are just chilling.
I'm tired of always being the one holding a candle. I need a girlfriend.
MacG
MacG is a South African DJ and Podcaster who runs the biggest podcast in Africa called Podcast and Chill, alongside Sol Phenduka and a host whose name is not revealed (referred to as the "Ghost Lady").
He owns the YouTube channel, MacG that has over a million subscribers.
Did you see who MacG was interviewing today?
Kwipupujya
It is a Hybrid-Kinyarwanda word invented by RCA Bwoys to represent the state of being alone(urself) in a troublesome situation. You just need to cater for urself alone.
Brohh ipupujye mehnn ... Meaning do it urself .