What does Drought mean?

Omuthiya (No rain period) For example: "This drought is killing the crops. (This dry period is killing the crops.)"

Where does the slang word Drought come from?

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

Drought

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Drought definition 1

Omuthiya (No rain period)

"This drought is killing the crops. (This dry period is killing the crops.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Drought 🇪🇹 Ethiopia

ድርቅ/ድርቅ (Dirk) - drought

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Drought 🇸🇸 South Sudan

Qilit maya (Water shortage)

"Drought ta'ban (Drought is hard)"

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🌍 "Drought" Across Africa

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

Drought 🇪🇹 Ethiopia

ድርቅ/ድርቅ (Dirk) - drought

Drought 🇸🇸 South Sudan

Qilit maya (Water shortage)

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