What does Photo finish mean?

Very close ending (Tight result) For example: "It's a photo finish! (It's an extremely close ending!)"

Where does the slang word Photo finish come from?

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

Photo finish

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

TOP DEFINITION

Photo finish definition 1

Very close ending (Tight result)

"It's a photo finish! (It's an extremely close ending!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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