What does Running late mean?

Behind schedule (Time delayed) For example: "Sorry, running late! (Sorry, behind schedule!)"

Where does the slang word Running late come from?

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

Running late

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Running late definition 1

Behind schedule (Time delayed)

"Sorry, running late! (Sorry, behind schedule!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Running late 🇸🇸 South Sudan

Mit'akhir (Being delayed)

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Running culture 🇪🇷 Eritrea

ራኒንግ ካልቸር - ባህሊ ጉያ (Running culture)

"ራኒንግ ካልቸር ኣለና። (We have running culture.)"

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