Danse moderne (Modern dance) For example: "Elle danse la jota. (She dances the jota.)"

Where does the slang word Jota come from?

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

Jota

🇬🇦 Gabon Slang

Added August 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Danse moderne (Modern dance)

"Elle danse la jota. (She dances the jota.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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