What does Durbs mean?

Durban city (Nickname for Durban) For example: "Heading down to Durbs for the weekend (Going to Durban for the weekend)"

Where does the slang word Durbs come from?

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

Durbs

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Durban city (Nickname for Durban)

"Heading down to Durbs for the weekend (Going to Durban for the weekend)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

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