What does Last straw mean?

Final tolerance (Breaking point) For example: "That's the last straw! (That's my breaking point!)"

Where does the slang word Last straw come from?

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

Last straw

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Final tolerance (Breaking point)

"That's the last straw! (That's my breaking point!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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