What does 13th cheque mean?

Bonus ya Christmas (Christmas bonus) For example: "Can't wait for that 13th cheque! (Can't wait for that Christmas bonus!)"

Where does the slang word 13th cheque come from?

13th cheque is a slang term from Namibia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Namibia and across Africa.

13th cheque

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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13th cheque definition 1

Bonus ya Christmas (Christmas bonus)

"Can't wait for that 13th cheque! (Can't wait for that Christmas bonus!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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13th cheque 🇧🇼 Botswana

13th cheque (Year-end bonus)

"Ke leta 13th cheque (I'm waiting for 13th cheque)"

Cheque 🇱🇾 Libya

شيك (Check / cheque)

"Ma nqbalsh cheque (ما نقبلش شيك) (We don't accept checks)"

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13th cheque 🇧🇼 Botswana

13th cheque (Year-end bonus)

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