Namibian Slang words

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What is slang?

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Slang is a type of language considered highly informal and vulgar. it is normally in the form of words,phases or expressions made up mostly through speech by certain social groups[1] or individuals.

Slang words used in Namibia

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  • Gomtja[2]- means criminally clever
  • Mamzella- Sugar mommy
  • Kushamba- house
  • Molt/Spizanga- Beer
  • Topie- Father
  • Zalie- Mother
  • Tsanana- Good things
  • Gowl- prison
  • Gwai- Ciggarrete
  • Gatas- Police
  • Machingura- Security guard
  • Cherries- Girls
  • Outies- Boys
  • Rooi Beamer- (meaning red BMW in English), it refers to a girl on her periods
  • Nghana- Phone
  • Chora- Car
  • Spaza- Threaten or Intimidate
  • Dala- Beat someone
  • Bazza- Go or Leave

Further reading

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References

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  1. ^ [[1]]
  2. ^ [[tt_news=87319&no_cache=1]]