What does Gwala mean?

Coward / scared. For example: "Don't be a gwala, present."

Where does the slang word Gwala come from?

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

Gwala

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition

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Gwala definition 1

Coward / scared.

"Don't be a gwala, present."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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