What does Tuck shop mean?

Okatana (Small shop) For example: "Buy me chips at the tuck shop. (Buy me chips at the small shop.)"

Where does the slang word Tuck shop come from?

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

Tuck shop

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Okatana (Small shop)

"Buy me chips at the tuck shop. (Buy me chips at the small shop.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Tuck shop 🇿🇦 South Africa

Skool winkel (School shop)

"Tuck shop is closed (School shop is closed)"

tuckshop 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Tuckshop (Small shop)

"Ndotenga kutuckshop (I'll buy from the tuckshop)"

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This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Tuck shop 🇿🇦 South Africa

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