What does Soutpiel mean?

An insulting term (Afrikaans for 'salt penis') historically for Englishmen in South Africa. Not polite at all For example: "That's an offensive term from the old days, don't use it."

Where does the slang word Soutpiel come from?

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

Soutpiel

Q: What are other meanings of Soutpiel?

Soutpiel can also mean: Engelsman wat een voet in SA en een in UK het (Englishman with one foot in SA and one in UK)

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Soutpiel definition 1

An insulting term (Afrikaans for 'salt penis') historically for Englishmen in South Africa. Not polite at all

"That's an offensive term from the old days, don't use it."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Soutpiel definition 2

Engelsman wat een voet in SA en een in UK het (Englishman with one foot in SA and one in UK)

"Daai soutpiel verstaan nie (That Englishman doesn't understand)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Soutie

Short for "Soutpiel".Derogatory term for English person. Literally means salt penis. Someone with one foot in England, the other in South Africa and the other bit hanging in the sea!

"Soutie's kan nie rugby speel nie"

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