What does Old wives' tale mean?

Traditional belief (Folk wisdom) For example: "That's just an old wives' tale. (That's just traditional belief.)"

Where does the slang word Old wives' tale come from?

Old wives' tale is a slang term from Namibia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Namibia and across Africa.

Old wives' tale

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Old wives' tale definition 1

Traditional belief (Folk wisdom)

"That's just an old wives' tale. (That's just traditional belief.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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