What does bola de trapo mean?

Bola improvisada (Improvised ball) For example: "Jogávamos com bola de trapo (We played with an improvised ball)"

Where does the slang word bola de trapo come from?

bola de trapo is a slang term from Angola. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Angola and across Africa.

bola de trapo

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Bola improvisada (Improvised ball)

"Jogávamos com bola de trapo (We played with an improvised ball)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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