What does lobolo mean?

Dote tradicional (Traditional dowry) For example: "Já pagaram o lobolo (They already paid the dowry)"

Where does the slang word lobolo come from?

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

lobolo

Q: What are other meanings of lobolo?

lobolo can also mean: Cerimônia tradicional de casamento (Traditional marriage ceremony)

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

lobolo definition 1

Dote tradicional (Traditional dowry)

"Já pagaram o lobolo (They already paid the dowry)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

DEFINITION 2

lobolo definition 2

Cerimônia tradicional de casamento (Traditional marriage ceremony)

"O lobolo custou 50 mil (The lobolo cost 50 thousand)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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Obolo 🇬🇦 Gabon

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"Pas d'obolo aujourd'hui. (No money today.)"

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Problemas o líos grandes (Big problems or trouble)

"Ese man siempre metido en bolobolo con la policía. (That guy is always in trouble with the police.)"

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