What does Up north mean?

Northern regions (Northern Namibia) For example: "My family is up north for the holidays. (My family is in northern Namibia for the holidays.)"

Where does the slang word Up north come from?

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

Up north

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Up north definition 1

Northern regions (Northern Namibia)

"My family is up north for the holidays. (My family is in northern Namibia for the holidays.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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