What does Otjimbumba mean?

Grey color (Ash) For example: "Omupeho gwotjimbumba. (Grey smoke.)"

Where does the slang word Otjimbumba come from?

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

Otjimbumba

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Otjimbumba definition 1

Grey color (Ash)

"Omupeho gwotjimbumba. (Grey smoke.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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