Wambo/Wambo-time
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Namibia
Added August 03, 2025
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Stereotype joke meaning being habitually late (as attributed to Ovambo culture). Wambo-time means not punctual, running on 'African time'
"Die show sou 8 uur begin, Wambo-time natuurlik, so ons wag nog. (The show was to start at 8, but on Ovambo time, of course, so we're still waiting.)"
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