What does Sound system wars mean?

Audio competition | Klank kompetisie For example: "Neighborhood sound system wars"

Where does the slang word Sound system wars come from?

Sound system wars is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Sound system wars

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Sound system wars definition 1

Audio competition | Klank kompetisie

"Neighborhood sound system wars"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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