Word of the Day — 17 Aug 2026

Jah Gold

Humphrey Taremwa Hafiz commonly known as Jah Gold was born and raised in Kampala, He started music at home by listening to tapes on his Father's cassette and listening to Madilu system and Franco Luambo (Tp OK Jazz) ,he then developed his talent more at school and churches where he could lead choirs during his early years.

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Jah Gold Music

Humphrey • 29 October 2022

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Wendy Williams Day

An imaginary day in Wendy Williams' mind

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Who lied to Wendy Williams about Wendy Williams Day?

S.J • 07 June 2021

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South Africa

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.

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

Soccer Mom • 04 July 2025

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South Africa

isiXhosa

amatile-tile

Xhosa plural for stratagems. It is actually just amatile. Singular is itile. The ti is pronounced like English tea and le as in French. From the Sanskrit kutila which appear in Xhosa as ukutila.

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My car broke down on the way, I had to make amatile-tile to get here.

Sgasa • 21 May 2025

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South Africa

Taxi Maths

This is the job of the person taking the front sit in the taxi, i.e counting money and providing change.

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He was moered by taxi maths

DRex • 10 July 2020

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South Africa

Boksburg

Boksburg is a city on the East Rand of Gauteng province of South Africa. Gold was discovered in Boksburg in 1887. Boksburg was named after the State Secretary of the South African Republic, W. Eduard Bok.

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I can't wait to visit my brother in Boksburg.

Maps • 14 June 2024

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