What does Okambishi mean?

Omunhu ngoka ta ninge iinima ei koloko (Person who does shady deals) For example: "Okambishi oyo otaku gandja omaladu. (That dealer is selling fake goods.)"

Where does the slang word Okambishi come from?

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

Okambishi

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Okambishi definition 1

Omunhu ngoka ta ninge iinima ei koloko (Person who does shady deals)

"Okambishi oyo otaku gandja omaladu. (That dealer is selling fake goods.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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