General
jus-now
What does jus-now mean?
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."
Origin
Caribbean English; notoriously flexible timing.
Frequently asked questions
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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