What does Costume mean?

Swimming costume/bathing suit (Swimsuit) For example: "Don't forget your costume for the beach (Don't forget your swimsuit for the beach)"

Where does the slang word Costume come from?

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

Costume

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Costume definition 1

Swimming costume/bathing suit (Swimsuit)

"Don't forget your costume for the beach (Don't forget your swimsuit for the beach)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Costume 🇨🇬 Republic of Congo

Costume de mariage (Wedding suit)

"Costume ezali prêt (The suit is ready)"

Costume 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Uzansa (Usança) (Custom)

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🇿🇦 About South Africa Slang

South African slang, from Cape Town to Johannesburg, mixes Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Sotho, and English into uniquely expressive township and street language.

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🌍 "Costume" Across Africa

This word is also used in 2 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Costume 🇨🇬 Republic of Congo

Costume de mariage (Wedding suit)

Costume 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Uzansa (Usança) (Custom)

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