What does Rooibos mean?

Otee / red bush tea (Red bush tea) For example: "Make me some rooibos please. (Make me some red bush tea please.)"

Where does the slang word Rooibos come from?

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

Rooibos

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Rooibos definition 1

Otee / red bush tea (Red bush tea)

"Make me some rooibos please. (Make me some red bush tea please.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

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Rooibos

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Rooibos 🇧🇼 Botswana

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Rooibos

rooibos Share definition An Afrikaans slang word of Dutch origin. Literally translated "red bush"; Name of a popular South African tea; Often used whe…

Rooibos 🇧🇼 Botswana

Rooibos (Red tea)