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(South African) a wealthy man who supports a younger female companion, often in exchange for favors
What does "blesser" mean in South African slang?
In South African slang, "blesser" refers to an older, financially well-off man who supports a younger woman with money, gifts, or lifestyle benefits, often in exchange for companionship or sexual favors. It is used in informal South African English and is especially common in media, social commentary, and everyday speech when discussing transactional or unequal relationships. The term became widely popular in the 2010s through social media and youth culture in South Africa. It is a slang formation from the English verb "to bless," used ironically to describe someone who "blesses" another person with financial support.
