What does Ngxeba mean?

Scar (metaphor for past struggle). For example: "These wins hide ngxeba."

Where does the slang word Ngxeba come from?

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

Ngxeba

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ngxeba definition 1

Scar (metaphor for past struggle).

"These wins hide ngxeba."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

Word Details

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

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