Where does the slang word Ag shame come from?

Ag shame is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Ag shame?

Ag shame can also mean: An expression showing endearment or pity.

Ag shame

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Ag shame definition 1

An expression of sympathy, endearment, or mild pity. Often used when seeing something adorable or hearing unfortunate news. Can also be just "Shame" or "Ag, shame" in conversation.

"Shame, man, you must be exhausted after all that work – go sit down and rest a bit."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Ag shame definition 2

An expression showing endearment or pity.

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

↻ Similar Words

Big shame 🇱🇷 Liberia

Means 'very embarrassing'. If something is a big shame, it's a disgrace.

"It big shame how he beggin' in public like that. (It's a damn shame how he's begging publicly.)"

Shame 🇿🇦 South Africa

Expression of sympathy or cuteness (Oh cute/sorry)

"Shame, look at that puppy! (Oh how cute, look at that puppy!)"

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