What does jingongo mean?

Sino ritual (Ritual bell) For example: "O jingongo toca para chamar (The ritual bell rings to summon)"

Where does the slang word jingongo come from?

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

jingongo

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Sino ritual (Ritual bell)

"O jingongo toca para chamar (The ritual bell rings to summon)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

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

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