What does Playing hard to get mean?

Acting uninterested (Feigning disinterest) For example: "She's playing hard to get. (She's acting uninterested on purpose.)"

Where does the slang word Playing hard to get come from?

Playing hard to get is a slang term from Namibia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Namibia and across Africa.

Playing hard to get

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Playing hard to get definition 1

Acting uninterested (Feigning disinterest)

"She's playing hard to get. (She's acting uninterested on purpose.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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Playing hard to get 🇿🇦 South Africa

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🌍 "Playing hard to get" Across Africa

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

Playing hard to get 🇿🇦 South Africa

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