What does Poephol mean?

Omupumpi / idiot (Idiot / fool) For example: "Don't be a poephol, think before you act. (Don't be an idiot, think before you act.)"

Where does the slang word Poephol come from?

Poephol is a slang term from Namibia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Namibia and across Africa.

Poephol

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Poephol definition 1

Omupumpi / idiot (Idiot / fool)

"Don't be a poephol, think before you act. (Don't be an idiot, think before you act.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Poephol 🇿🇦 South Africa

'n Dom persoon (A stupid person)

"Moenie 'n poephol wees nie! (Don't be an idiot!)"

Poepol 🇿🇦 South Africa

An idiot or foolish person (vulgar, literally “anus” in Afrikaans).

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Poephol 🇿🇦 South Africa

'n Dom persoon (A stupid person)

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