Shibobo

Shibobo is a South African slang term, primarily used in football (soccer), to describe a humiliating nutmeg. A nutmeg occurs when a player kicks or pushes the ball between an opponent's legs. The term "shibobo" specifically implies a nutmeg that is exceptionally skillful, embarrassing, or impactful, often leading to ridicule for the nutmegged player.

The word is thought to have originated in the townships of South Africa, though its exact etymology is uncertain. It gained wider recognition during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which was hosted in South Africa, and has since become a more generally understood term, both within South Africa and internationally amongst football fans.

The usage of "shibobo" often carries connotations beyond simply a successful nutmeg; it can imply a power dynamic between the players, with the player performing the shibobo demonstrating superior skill and dominance. The term can also be used as a verb, as in, "He shiboboed him!"

While generally lighthearted, the term can sometimes be considered disrespectful or unsportsmanlike depending on the context and how it is used.