From English 'job,' it means work. Often used by youth to refer to a gig or hustle For example: "Consegui um jopo para fim de semana. (I got a job for the weekend.)"

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

Jopo

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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From English 'job,' it means work. Often used by youth to refer to a gig or hustle

"Consegui um jopo para fim de semana. (I got a job for the weekend.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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