A South African slang expression used as a greeting (hello/hi/goodbye) or as an affirmation meaning 'all right' or 'okay.' Typical of South African township slang and widely used across communities. The reduplication amplifies the sense of agreement and positivity. It functions as both a conversational opener and a sign-off.
Sharp-sharp, bru, catch you later.
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A greeting: hello; hi; goodbye.
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, all right.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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