What does Rag week mean?

University charity week (Student charity week) For example: "Rag week is always crazy fun! (Charity week is always crazy fun!)"

Where does the slang word Rag week come from?

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

Rag week

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Rag week definition 1

University charity week (Student charity week)

"Rag week is always crazy fun! (Charity week is always crazy fun!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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