Jola (To date) For example: "Ba sa ntse ba jola (They are still dating)"

Where does the slang word Jola come from?

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

What are other meanings of Jola?

Jola can also mean: Go jola (To date)

Jola

🇧🇼 Botswana Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Jola definition 1

Jola (To date)

"Ba sa ntse ba jola (They are still dating)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Jola definition 2

Go jola (To date)

"Re sa ntse re jola (We're still dating)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇼 Botswana
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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🇧🇼 About Botswana Slang

Botswana slang merges Setswana with English, with Gaborone youth driving a modern lexicon influenced by South African township culture.

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🌍 "Jola" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Jola 🇿🇦 South Africa

Ukuthandana (To date)

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