What does Getting ready mean?

Preparation time (Dressing up) For example: "Still getting ready! (Still preparing!)"

Where does the slang word Getting ready come from?

Getting ready is a slang term from Namibia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Namibia and across Africa.

Getting ready

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

TOP DEFINITION

Getting ready definition 1

Preparation time (Dressing up)

"Still getting ready! (Still preparing!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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