What does Nine to five mean?

Kantoor werk (Office work) For example: "Tired of this nine to five (Tired of this office job)"

Where does the slang word Nine to five come from?

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

Nine to five

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Nine to five

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Kantoor werk (Office work)

"Tired of this nine to five (Tired of this office job)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇿🇦 About South Africa Slang

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