doing a Benni

doing a Benni
South African Slang
Origin: Kasi / township slang
Origin: the saying comes from the formerly much-lauded Bafana Bafana striker Benni McCarthy's "uncharitable habit of turning his back on his country" following many instances of failing to turn up to play for South Africa's national football squad. Meaning "showing disloyalty / being irresponsible".

English dialects glossary. 2013.

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