What does ABSA'd or Nedbank'd mean?

Joking slang referencing banks (ABSA, Nedbank). To say "I've been ABSA'd" might mean bank charges ate your money or a debit order hit. It's a tongue-in-cheek way to blame the bank for your balance drop. For example: "My account is low. Debit orders went off – I got FNB'd this morning. (English, meaning "My account is low. Debit orders went off – the bank took the money first thing.")"

Where does the slang word ABSA'd or Nedbank'd come from?

ABSA'd or Nedbank'd is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

ABSA'd or Nedbank'd

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition

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Joking slang referencing banks (ABSA, Nedbank). To say "I've been ABSA'd" might mean bank charges ate your money or a debit order hit. It's a tongue-in-cheek way to blame the bank for your balance drop.

"My account is low. Debit orders went off – I got FNB'd this morning. (English, meaning "My account is low. Debit orders went off – the bank took the money first thing.")"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

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Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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