What does Okunwa mean?

Drinking (Imbibing) For example: "Okunwa omeva. (Drinking water.)"

Where does the slang word Okunwa come from?

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

Okunwa

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Okunwa definition 1

Drinking (Imbibing)

"Okunwa omeva. (Drinking water.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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