Where does the slang word Vuvuzela come from?

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

What are other meanings of Vuvuzela?

Vuvuzela can also mean: Instrument bruyant (Noisy instrument)

Vuvuzela

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Vuvuzela definition 1

The loud plastic horn blown at soccer matches (famous during the 2010 World Cup).

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 17, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Vuvuzela definition 2

Instrument bruyant (Noisy instrument)

"Arrête la vuvuzela! (Stop the vuvuzela!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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