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sheng [verb]

Opa

Maana (Definition)

Sheng verb meaning to feel sudden anxiety, hesitate, or back out of a plan due to fear.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

hesitate out of fear / panic / overthink

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

opa

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

"Usiopa, kazi hii ni rahisi sana."

Translation: Don't panic, this job is very easy.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
OgopaWoga ni ugonjwa
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