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Oom

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang
Added Jul 17, 2025 · 3 definitions
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Oom definition 1

“Uncle” in Afrikaans – used to respectfully address an older man.

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 17, 2025
DEFINITION 2

Oom definition 2

Uncle in Afrikaans, used to politely address or refer to any older man

"Thank you, Oom (Thank you, Uncle/Sir)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025
DEFINITION 3

Oom definition 3

Tate / uncle (Uncle)

"Oom Johan has a big farm. (Uncle Johan has a big farm.)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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🇿🇦 South Africa
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3 community definitions
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July 2025

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Oom 🇳🇦 Namibia

Tate / uncle (Uncle)

"Oom Johan has a big farm. (Uncle Johan has a big farm.)"
Room 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

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Oom 🇳🇦 Namibia

Tate / uncle (Uncle)

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