Cash machine (Money dispenser) For example: "Where's the nearest ATM? (Where's the nearest cash machine?)"

Where does the slang word ATM come from?

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

ATM

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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ATM definition 1

Cash machine (Money dispenser)

"Where's the nearest ATM? (Where's the nearest cash machine?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

ATM 🇿🇦 South Africa

At the moment,"Busy atm, call later.

ATM 🇸🇨 Seychelles

Masinn larzan (Money machine)

"ATM pa pe travay (The ATM isn't working)"

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🌍 "ATM" Across Africa

This word is also used in 12 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

ATM 🇿🇦 South Africa

Yes, like the cash machine. In Lesotho slang ATM refers to an older lover who gives you money (a sugar daddy/mommy). Similar to 'Minister of Finance.'

ATM 🇸🇨 Seychelles

Masinn larzan (Money machine)

ATM 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Yes, like the cash machine. In Lesotho slang ATM refers to an older lover who gives you money (a sugar daddy/mommy). Similar to 'Minister of Finance.'

ATM 🇦🇴 Angola

Caixa automático (Automatic teller)

ATM 🇨🇲 Cameroon

ATM (ATM machine)

ATM 🇪🇬 Egypt

إي تي إم - ATM

ATM 🇸🇿 Eswatini

Umshini wemali (Money machine)

ATM 🇪🇹 Ethiopia

ኤቲኤም/ኤቲኤም (ATM) - ATM

ATM 🇬🇭 Ghana

Cash machine/Money dispenser (Automated teller)