Where does the slang word Open market come from?

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

Open market

Q: What does Open market mean?

Omatala (Street market) For example: "Let's check the open market for vegetables. (Let's check the street market for vegetables.)"

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Open market definition 1

Omatala (Street market)

"Let's check the open market for vegetables. (Let's check the street market for vegetables.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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