What does Now-now mean?

Right now/Immediately (This instant) For example: "I need it now-now! (I need it right now!)"

Where does the slang word Now-now come from?

Now-now is a slang term from Liberia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Liberia and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Now-now?

Now-now can also mean: Right away/Immediately (This instant)

Now-now

🇱🇷 Liberia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Now-now definition 1

Right now/Immediately (This instant)

"I need it now-now! (I need it right now!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Now-now definition 2

Right away/Immediately (This instant)

"Coming now now! (Coming right away!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇷 Liberia
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Now-now 🇿🇦 South Africa

Soon, in a little while (sooner than “just now”).

Now now 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Right now (Right now/immediately)

"Kam now now! (Come right now!)"

🇱🇷 About Liberia Slang

Liberia slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

KASINARY has 1503 Liberia slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Now-now" Across Africa

This word is also used in 9 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Now-now 🇿🇦 South Africa

Means in a little while, sooner than 'just now'.

Now now 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Right now (Right now/immediately)

Now now 🇨🇲 Cameroon

Now now (Right now)

Now now 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea

Ahora mismo (Right now)

Now now 🇸🇿 Eswatini

Manje nje / Khona manje (Right now / At this moment)

Now now 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Hona jwale / Right now

Now now 🇳🇦 Namibia

Kombinga / soon (Soon / in a moment)

Now now 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Right away (Immediately)

Now now 🇿🇲 Zambia

Right now/immediately

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