Where does the slang word Pasop come from?

Pasop is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Pasop?

Pasop can also mean: Kyk uit (Watch out)

Pasop

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Pasop definition 1

“Watch out!” or “Be careful.”

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 17, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Pasop definition 2

Kyk uit (Watch out)

"Pasop for that car! (Watch out for that car!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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Passop 🇿🇦 South Africa

Watch out / be careful (Afrikaans).

"Passop for scams."

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WASSCE exams (West African exams)

"Pasco results don come out (WASSCE results are out)"

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