Jol
/dʒɒl/noun
A party or enjoyable social gathering, especially in South African English; also, to celebrate or have fun.
Did you know?Unlike many slang words, “jol” is established in South African English, but major dictionaries treat its deeper origin as uncertain rather than occult or ritualistic.
Etymological Timeline
19th–20th Century
English
jolly
“Cheerful, lively, or enjoyable; often proposed as a possible source for South African jol, though the connection is not certain.”
20th Century
Afrikaans
jol
“A party, outing, or occasion for enjoyment; also to have fun.”
20th Century
South African English
jol
“A party or social gathering, and later the verb meaning to party or enjoy oneself.”
Modern English
South African English
jol
“An informal South African term for partying, having fun, or a lively social event.”