Bambwa

Meaning: Be caught (as in apprehended). Be gripped by.

Origin: Unknown

Use: Ule thegi ali bambwa = That thief got caught. Uski nimebambwa sana na hiyo simu yako! = I really like your phone.

Period: Early 80's

Synonyms: Marwa, Jazika, Angukiwa.

Pronounciation: (Verb) [ bam-bwa ]

Relate: Arrest, Excitement