Literally 'glue,' but slang for cheap, unbranded or generic things (like gom clothes = uncool outfits) For example: "Hy dra daai gom skoene van Chinatown. (He's wearing those knock-off shoes from Chinatown.)"

Where does the slang word Gom come from?

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

Gom

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Literally 'glue,' but slang for cheap, unbranded or generic things (like gom clothes = uncool outfits)

"Hy dra daai gom skoene van Chinatown. (He's wearing those knock-off shoes from Chinatown.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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