Babbelas definition 1
A bad hangover (originating from Zulu *ibhabhalazi*).
Babbelas definition 2
Colloquial (from Zulu) for hangover, same as babalas
"I'm babbelas today (I'm hungover today)"
Babbelas definition 3
The groggy feeling of a hangover.
"I've got a hectic babbelas after last night's party."
Babbelas definition 4
Hangover / omutwe gwokumwa (Hangover)
"I have a serious babbelas today. (I have a serious hangover today.)"
Babbelas definition 5
Katerig (Hangover)
"Serious babbelas today (Serious hangover today)"
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Hangover / omutwe gwokumwa (Hangover)
"I have a serious babbelas today. (I have a serious hangover today.)"
A hangover from alcohol. Commonly used across Namibia and South Africa (spelled babalas in SA)
"Ek het gister heavy babelas, my kop pyn. (I have a serious hangover from yesterday, my head hurts.)"
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