adverb General Slang

jus-now

JUS-NOW · adverb · informal

In a little while, or a short while ago.

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Definitions

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An elastic time expression meaning 'soon' (future) or 'a moment ago' (past). Also 'just now'.

“I go come jus-now, let me finish this first.”
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jus-now In A Sentence

I go come jus-now, let me finish this first.

Origin & Usage

Caribbean English; notoriously flexible timing.

Variants just nowjus now

People Also Ask

What does 'jus-now' mean?

It's an elastic time expression meaning 'soon' when referring to the future, or 'a moment ago' when referring to the past.

How soon is 'jus-now'?

Notoriously vague — it can mean anything from a few minutes to much longer, depending on the speaker.

Where is 'jus-now' used?

It's common across Caribbean English and famous for its flexible, unreliable timing.

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