What does Shap Fede / Shap shap mean?

A township slang combo meaning 'all is good, we're cool.' Shap (or sharp) means okay, and fede comes from steady For example: "I'll meet you later, yeah? – Sharp sharp. (I'll meet you later, yeah? – Alright, cool.)"

Where does the slang word Shap Fede / Shap shap come from?

Shap Fede / Shap shap is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Shap Fede / Shap shap

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Shap Fede / Shap shap definition 1

A township slang combo meaning 'all is good, we're cool.' Shap (or sharp) means okay, and fede comes from steady

"I'll meet you later, yeah? – Sharp sharp. (I'll meet you later, yeah? – Alright, cool.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

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

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