What does Opening act mean?

First performer (Show starter) For example: "We're the opening act! (We perform first!)"

Where does the slang word Opening act come from?

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

Opening act

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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First performer (Show starter)

"We're the opening act! (We perform first!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Opening act 🇲🇿 Mozambique

Artista que abre show (Artist who opens show)

"O opening act surpreendeu (The opening act surprised)"

Opening time 🇪🇹 Ethiopia

የመክፈቻ ሰዓት/የመክፈቻ ሰዓት (Yemekfecha seat) - opening time

"Morning opening time (Morning opening time)"

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🌍 "Opening act" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Opening act 🇲🇿 Mozambique

Artista que abre show (Artist who opens show)

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