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Oom

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang
Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition
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Oom definition 1

Tate / uncle (Uncle)

"Oom Johan has a big farm. (Uncle Johan has a big farm.)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country
🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions
1 community definition
Added
April 2026

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