What does Mexican wave mean?

Crowd movement (Fan coordination) For example: "Started a Mexican wave! (Started coordinated crowd movement!)"

Where does the slang word Mexican wave come from?

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

Mexican wave

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mexican wave definition 1

Crowd movement (Fan coordination)

"Started a Mexican wave! (Started coordinated crowd movement!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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