What does Sour sour mean?

Slang for 'slowly, slowly' meaning to take it easy. Possibly from Arabic 'shway shway' For example: "Do it sour sour. (Do it slowly/carefully.)"

Where does the slang word Sour sour come from?

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

Sour sour

🇸🇸 South Sudan Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Sour sour definition 1

Slang for 'slowly, slowly' meaning to take it easy. Possibly from Arabic 'shway shway'

"Do it sour sour. (Do it slowly/carefully.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇸 South Sudan
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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