What does Gwara mean?

Means to chicken out or be scared. If someone 'pulls a gwara,' they backed off due to fear For example: "Ek wou stage toe gaan maar toe gwara ek. (I wanted to go on stage but then I lost my nerve.)"

Where does the slang word Gwara come from?

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

Gwara

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Means to chicken out or be scared. If someone 'pulls a gwara,' they backed off due to fear

"Ek wou stage toe gaan maar toe gwara ek. (I wanted to go on stage but then I lost my nerve.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

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

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