What does Jump start mean?

Jump start (Battery boost) For example: "Ke batla jump start (I need jump start)"

Where does the slang word Jump start come from?

Jump start 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 Jump start?

Jump start can also mean: Démarrage rapide (Jump start)

Jump start

🇧🇼 Botswana Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Jump start definition 1

Jump start (Battery boost)

"Ke batla jump start (I need jump start)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Jump start definition 2

Démarrage rapide (Jump start)

"On fait jump-start (We're jump starting)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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