Sheng for “get stuck”
The most common Sheng word for get stuck is Kukwama. Others: Kubant.
Kukwama koo-KWAH-mah, most common
"Kukwama" is Sheng for to get stuck (also: to be stranded). To be stuck — in traffic, without money, or in a problem you cannot solve. 'Nimekwama' is a very common excuse and a very common truth.
- Tumekwama foleni tangu saa kumi na moja.We've been stuck in traffic since five.
Kubant KOO-bahnt
"Kubant" is Sheng for to lose (also: to get stuck). To lose, or to end up stuck and confused. From gaming.
- Umebant, hiyo deal imeenda.You've lost, that deal is gone.
What is the Sheng word for get stuck?
The most common Sheng word for get stuck is Kukwama. Others: Kubant.
How do you say get stuck in Sheng in a sentence?
"Tumekwama foleni tangu saa kumi na moja." means "We've been stuck in traffic since five."