Shebeen definition 1
An informal bar or club, often unlicensed, usually in a township. Youth go to shebeens for cheap drinks and music
"After party skuif ons na die shebeen in Katutura. (After the party we're moving to the shebeen in Katutura.)"
Shebeen definition 2
Okapana kokumwa / informal bar (Informal bar)
"Meet me at the shebeen later. (Meet me at the informal bar later.)"
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- 🇳🇦 Namibia
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- August 2025
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shebeen Share definition A clandestine bar which sells beer, spirits and provides music. Adapted from 1. South African slang, alleg. "she been here but she gone now", 2. Or Irish Gaelic, sibín. Once c…
"Victor: Ah weh de party tonight? Genius: Dung Effra Road, some likkle shebeen."
A township tavern or informal bar, often unlicensed
"We had a great time at the shebeen listening to kwaito music. (We had a great time at the tavern listening to local musi…"
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