This depends on the context. Jola can be someone's clan name if you are Xhosa.


It can also mean dating, see ukujola or mjolo.
Example

NdinguJola, Mphankomo...
Jola wena, you will see the consequenses.

Sinazo • 06 April 2021
Nindahlule is a general Xhosa phrase meaning I'm in disbelief .
Example

out of disappointment : "yho hayi nindahlule"

Annie raghu • 24 January 2025

Another slang term for South Africa, mostly used in Social Media.
Example

Twitter post caption: It can only be South Ah

Skhokho • 28 April 2021
Can be shortened as just "wors" literally means "farmer’s sausage", this is a savory sausage that is often used for braai and then eaten as a variation of a hot dog or with pap.
Example

We are braaing boerewors and steak.

Sinazo • 12 April 2021

This is an incorrect spelling of mnqundu.

It's so annoying to see so many people misspelling this word πŸ€¦πŸ½β€β™‚οΈ
Example

No one:

Annoying person: I miss him but umngqund'wakhe.

MXhosa • 12 May 2021
Umdlezana is a Xhosa term for a mother of a new born baby.
Plural: Abadlezana
Example

Unqabile because ngumdlezana kaloku.

MXhosa • 12 May 2021

Joy Of Missing Out. Feeling content with staying in and disconnected as a form of self-care.

Antonym: FOMO
Example

Ever since I stopped drinking, I moved from FOMO to JOMO.

Mr Trends • 23 November 2020

BBL

BBL is short for Brazilian Butt Lift. This is what these influencers do to make their nyash big.
Example

β€œSkatlo nyela wena ka BBL that looks like rugby player’s shoulders” - Seemah

Siya • 23 June 2023

A lavish Nigerian party, especially Yoruba celebrations with music and food.
Example

We dey go owanbe this weekend.

Admin • 26 July 2026
Sudan's confluence city where the Blue and White Niles meet.
Example

Khartoum's National Museum displays ancient Nubian artifacts.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025


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