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sheng [verb]

Jikate mapema

Maana (Definition)

Slang directive to depart quietly before a situation worsens or gets chaotic.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

leave early / sneak away beforehand

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

jikate mapema

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Nairobi Sheng
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kukiwa na fujo inabidi ujikate mapema kurudi home."

Translation: If there is chaos you need to leave early to go home.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Ondoka anapokaa simbatoroka
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