Where does the slang word I'm babalas come from?

I'm babalas is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

I'm babalas

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition

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I'm babalas definition 1

Means "I'm hungover." "Babalas" (from Zulu "ibhabhalazi") is slang for a hangover. If someone says they're babalas, they had too much to drink the night before and are feeling the effects.

"I'm babalas this morning, yoh! Remind me not to mix wine, beer, and whiskey ever again – my head is killing me."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

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

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Babalas 🇿🇦 South Africa

Hangover (from Zulu ibhabhalazi).

"Eish, I’ve got a hectic babalas this morning."

Babalaas 🇿🇦 South Africa

Hangover (Feeling after drinking)

"I have such a babalaas (I have such a hangover)"

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