sheng [verb]

Oma nyuma

Maana (Definition)

Sheng verb for beating a hasty retreat or backing out of a deal when danger looms.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

retreat in fear / back out of an agreement

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

oma nyuma / step back

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Nairobi Youth Slang

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Adui alipojitokeza, majambazi waloma nyuma haraka."

Translation: When the enemy appeared, the robbers retreated in fear quickly.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Rudi nyuma toroka Ogopa