What does uxolo mean?

Uxolo (Sorry/excuse me) For example: "Uxolo mfowethu (Sorry my brother)"

Where does the slang word uxolo come from?

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

uxolo

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Uxolo (Sorry/excuse me)

"Uxolo mfowethu (Sorry my brother)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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Uxolo 🇿🇦 South Africa

(Zulu/Xhosa) Meaning 'sorry.' Often used in love contexts when apologizing to a partner after a quarrel. A heartfelt 'Uxolo, sthandwa sam' (Sorry, my love) is a common reconciliation phrase.

"Uxolo, sthandwa sami, bengphaphile. (Translation: Sorry, my love, I was being foolish.)"

Xolo 🇿🇦 South Africa

Jammer, verskoning (Sorry, excuse me)

"Xolo sisi, andiqondanga (Sorry sister, I didn't mean to)"

🇿🇼 About Zimbabwe Slang

Zimbabwean slang draws from Shona, Ndebele, and English, shaped by urban Harare youth culture and Zimdancehall music.

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🌍 "uxolo" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Uxolo 🇿🇦 South Africa

(Zulu/Xhosa) Meaning 'sorry.' Often used in love contexts when apologizing to a partner after a quarrel. A heartfelt 'Uxolo, sthandwa sam' (Sorry, my …