What does Moola mean?

Money. For example: "Need more moola by Friday."

Where does the slang word Moola come from?

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

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Q: What are other meanings of Moola?

Moola can also mean: Another casual word for money, similar to moolah elsewhere. South Africans use moola to mean cash in a fun, informal way.; Imali eningi (Lots of money)

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added August 02, 2025 · 4 definitions

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Moola

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Money.

"Need more moola by Friday."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025

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Moola — definition 2

Another casual word for money, similar to moolah elsewhere. South Africans use moola to mean cash in a fun, informal way.

"That job's a lot of work but brings in the moola. (English, meaning "That job is a lot of work but brings in good money.")"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025

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Moola — definition 3

Imali eningi (Lots of money)

"Making that moola (Making that moola)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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Moola — definition 4

Imali eningi (A lot of money)

"Uzothola i-moola enkulu (You'll get big money)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇿🇦 About South Africa Slang

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