What does Walk of shame mean?

Gutaha nijoro nyuma (Coming home late at night) For example: "Walk of shame ya morning. (Morning walk of shame.)"

Where does the slang word Walk of shame come from?

Walk of shame is a slang term from Rwanda. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Rwanda and across Africa.

Walk of shame

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Gutaha nijoro nyuma (Coming home late at night)

"Walk of shame ya morning. (Morning walk of shame.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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