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.

Zozo

A kasi term used to refer to food.


I am starving, ke batla zozo.
I am starving, I want food.

Majita Monday

Majita Monday is a movement striving to create a safe space for men to talk about their emotional intelligence and mental wellness. It is celebrated every Monday with the hashtag #MajitaMonday.


Happy Majita Monday to you all, gents ❤


Inxila

Inxila is a Xhosa term for a drunkard.


Ubhuti wakho linxila lokwenyani.
Translation: Your brother is a real drunkard.

Uphi umamakho

Where is your mother


Where is your mother Eric ?

Uphi umamakho Eric ?


Gun Dubula

A Gun Dubula is a person in Kasi who carries a gun and shoots people (trigger happy).


Do you remember that Gun Dubula who jumped the school fence and shot a rival gang member who was writing exams?

Mazi

Imazi is a Xhosa term for a female animal.


Ndifuna imazi yegusha.

I want a female sheep.


Mpesu

A name given to people of high status


Mpesu

Mpesu

Mpesu is a substance made from the bark of the Securidaca longipedunculata tree, which aids men in terms of obtaining an erection and other sexual problems such as weak eraction, early ejaculation, low sex drive. Mpesa can be Mpesu


/ɪmˈpɛsu/
My friend uses mpesu


Brother Bernard

(noun)
The situation of slipping, tripping or falling down due to external pressures. These might include tertiary academics, relationships, and being broke.


Brother Bernard, this will kill me a real death.

Pipi

Ipipi is a term in South Africa that means a penis.


Unepipi enkulu.
He has a big penis.




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