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Jollof meaning

Alternative form of Wolof.

Using Jollof

  • The main meaning on this page is: Alternative form of Wolof.
  • In the example corpus, jollof often appears in combinations such as: jollof rice, best jollof, and jollof.

Context around Jollof

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 21.1 words
  • Position in the sentence: 4 start, 9 middle, 7 end
  • Sentence types: 18 statements, 0 questions, 2 exclamations

Often before:

senegal 1× nigerian 1× baked 1× party 1× better 1× selling 1× beloved 1× global 1× curry 1× best 1×

Often after:

rice 14× faceoff 1× derby 1× arancini 1× people 1×

Sentence patterns with Jollof

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

according to jollof people who 1× afrobeats eating jollof rice and 1× and curry jollof arancini adorn 1× and nigerian jollof with the 1× baked jollof rice is 1× between senegal jollof and nigerian 1× chicken and jollof rice and 1× cooking better jollof rice 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a nigerian food 1× according to jollof 1× amidst the light 1× baked jollof rice 1× cuppy s jollof 1× for seasoning stew 1×

Common sentence endings:

000 winning prize 1× again on tiktok 1× and detty december 1× and jollof rice 1× and puff puff 1× better jollof rice 1×

Words around Jollof

Just before it in the word index:

jollity 3 jolliness 2 jolliffe 5 jolliff 6 jolliet 4 jolliest 2

Just after it in the word index:

jolly 209 jolo 15 jolof 3 jolson 13 jolt 134 jolted 72

Similar in corpus frequency:

abbe 37 abeyance 37 abp 37 achiever 37 acker 37 acquiescence 37

Corpus analysis for Jollof

  • In this selection, "jollof" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 21.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, senegal, nigerian, baked, rice, faceoff and derby stand out and add context to how "jollof" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include according to jollof people who and afrobeats eating jollof rice and. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "jollof" sits close to words such as abbe, abeyance and abp, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with jollof

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Women - especially - will love this one like Jollof rice! (9 words)

Cuppy's "Jollof on the Jet" Takes Off Again on TikTok! (11 words)

According to Jollof, people who become successful should learn from this. (11 words)

Longer example sentences

Recently, Africa-born America music star, Akon, who visited in the country for the Google For Nigeria event draws a battle line between Senegal jollof and Nigerian jollof with the Lagos state deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat, defending his country. (39 words)

He lauded her for preparing mouth-watering dishes that won the choice prize, and settled an age-long rivalry with Ghana on which African country should own the trademark for cooking better jollof- rice. (34 words)

From mouthwatering stews to soul-nourishing soups and the beloved Jollof rice, Terra Gold is designed to complement and enhance the flavours of iconic Nigerian dishes, promising a delightful culinary experience with every use. (34 words)

Exclamation examples

Cuppy's "Jollof on the Jet" Takes Off Again on TikTok! (11 words)

Women - especially - will love this one like Jollof rice! (9 words)

Example sentences (20)

Recently, Africa-born America music star, Akon, who visited in the country for the Google For Nigeria event draws a battle line between Senegal jollof and Nigerian jollof with the Lagos state deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat, defending his country.

Baked jollof rice is similar to party Jollof, only that, it is baked.

He lauded her for preparing mouth-watering dishes that won the choice prize, and settled an age-long rivalry with Ghana on which African country should own the trademark for cooking better jollof- rice.

Her cooking talent was further showcased in 2021 when she emerged winner of the Jollof Faceoff Competition challenge in Ghana, going home with a $5,000 winning prize.

Jollof derby is the moniker given to any encounter between the national football teams of Nigeria and Ghana.

Two of Polk’s favorite recipes featured on the cooking show were jollof rice and Kara Hornbuckle’s honey cornbread.

Amidst the light banter, Blatmann expressed genuine appreciation for other aspects of Nigerian cuisine, highlighting her fondness for jollof rice, moimoi, and puff-puff.

A Nigerian food vendor, Azeez Olayide, has said he and his business partner left their jobs to start selling jollof rice in the United Kingdom.

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Cuppy's "Jollof on the Jet" Takes Off Again on TikTok!

From mouthwatering stews to soul-nourishing soups and the beloved Jollof rice, Terra Gold is designed to complement and enhance the flavours of iconic Nigerian dishes, promising a delightful culinary experience with every use.

He sent food packs to the studio at Arise News – small chops, chicken and jollof rice, and swallow with soup.

Ms Akinola noted that Nigeria continues to lead the global jollof rice race, accounting for 86 per cent of worldwide consumption.

Signature dishes like Palm Bisque and Curry Jollof Arancini adorn the menu, promising a culinary journey through vibrant flavors.

Tomato paste is a key ingredient in many dishes, from jollof rice to stews.

We’ll get a to-go order of pepper soup and jollof rice, which was originally from the Wolof people in Senegal and Gambia.

According to Jollof, people who become successful should learn from this.

But if you ask me which country in West Africa has the best Jollof Rice, I'll take a deep breath and look at my Nigerian passport.

For Seasoning stew, sauce, making of fried rice and jollof rice.

The truth is there is a lot more to the country than afrobeats, eating jollof rice and Detty December.

Women - especially - will love this one like Jollof rice!

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Common combinations with jollof

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "jollof" in a sentence?
An example: "Recently, Africa-born America music star, Akon, who visited in the country for the Google For Nigeria event draws a battle line between Senegal jollof and Nigerian jollof with the Lagos state deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat, defending his country." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "jollof" from authentic English texts.
What does "jollof" mean?
Jollof means: Alternative form of Wolof.
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