What does Nholar mean?

To be kept waiting indefinitely or to 'hang around' without resolution. Used when someone is stringing you along For example: "Fiquei nholar na entrevista a manhã toda. (I was left hanging around at the interview all morning.)"

Where does the slang word Nholar come from?

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

Nholar

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Nholar definition 1

To be kept waiting indefinitely or to 'hang around' without resolution. Used when someone is stringing you along

"Fiquei nholar na entrevista a manhã toda. (I was left hanging around at the interview all morning.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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