Money, cash (Slang for money) For example: "I need some tom for the weekend (I need some money for the weekend)"

Where does the slang word Tom come from?

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

Tom

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Tom

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Money, cash (Slang for money)

"I need some tom for the weekend (I need some money for the weekend)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇿🇦 About South Africa Slang

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