What does Xitolo mean?

Loja informal, banca (Informal shop, stall) For example: "Comprei no xitolo da esquina (I bought it at the corner stall)"

Where does the slang word Xitolo come from?

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

Xitolo

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Xitolo definition 1

Loja informal, banca (Informal shop, stall)

"Comprei no xitolo da esquina (I bought it at the corner stall)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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