Polytechnic of Namibia (Former NUST name) For example: "I studied at Poly back in the day. (I studied at Polytechnic back in the day.)"

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

Poly

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Polytechnic of Namibia (Former NUST name)

"I studied at Poly back in the day. (I studied at Polytechnic back in the day.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

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

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