What does Just now/Now now mean?

Later or in a bit; 'just now' means later, 'now now' means sooner than 'just now' For example: "I'll do it just now / I'm coming now now"

Where does the slang word Just now/Now now come from?

Just now/Now now is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Just now/Now now

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Just now/Now now definition 1

Later or in a bit; 'just now' means later, 'now now' means sooner than 'just now'

"I'll do it just now / I'm coming now now"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Just now 🇿🇲 Zambia

In a moment

"Ndidzabwela just now (I'll come in a moment)"

Just now 🇳🇦 Namibia

Ashike nee / later (Later / in a while)

"I'll do it just now. (I'll do it later.)"

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