What does Sharp/Sharp Sharp mean?

Goodbye, okay, or everything is great; often doubled for emphasis For example: "Sharp sharp, see you later! / Everything sorted? Sharp!"

Where does the slang word Sharp/Sharp Sharp come from?

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

Sharp/Sharp Sharp

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Sharp/Sharp Sharp definition 1

Goodbye, okay, or everything is great; often doubled for emphasis

"Sharp sharp, see you later! / Everything sorted? Sharp!"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

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

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