Umakoti is a Nguni term for a bride or bride to be.
Example

Are you ready to be umakoti apha ekhaya?

MXhosa 18 June 2021
A domkop is a name given to someone who is an idiot.
Example

You can be a domkop sometimes 🤦🏽‍♂️

Siya 22 February 2023

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.
Example

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

Soccer Mom 04 July 2025
In Swahili "Pesa" means money.
Example

Jamaa ana pesa nyingi

Peter 12 August 2024

A Mabena is a person who is always making mistakes and who is a disappointment.
Example

Disappoint me again, Mabena.

Skhokho 01 May 2021
Kpekus is a Nigerian slang term that means a vagina.

It can sometimes also mean sex
Example

You no want this kpekus?

Adeola 15 May 2024

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.
Example

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

Maps 14 June 2024
That South African language with all the clicks. The people who speak this language think they breathe flavoured air
Example

No one:

Thabo: I only date Xhosa chicks even though I know they will suck me dry.

DRex 18 July 2020

Maga

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A gullible person who is easily deceived, especially a scam victim.
Example

Dem catch am like maga.

Admin 26 July 2026
Ismayo is a Zulu slang term for vagina.
Example

Ngifuna sona ismayo tonight.

MXhosa 28 June 2025


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