What does Tombo mean?

Ontaku yomashini / traditional beer (Traditional alcoholic drink) For example: "The elders are drinking tombo under the tree. (The elders are drinking traditional beer under the tree.)"

Where does the slang word Tombo come from?

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

Tombo

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added August 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ontaku yomashini / traditional beer (Traditional alcoholic drink)

"The elders are drinking tombo under the tree. (The elders are drinking traditional beer under the tree.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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🇳🇦 About Namibia Slang

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