What does Kushika rada mean?

To 'catch the radar' means to understand or get what's happening. For example: "Umeshika rada ya story? (Do you understand the story?)"

Where does the slang word Kushika rada come from?

Kushika rada is a slang term from Kenya. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Kenya and across Africa.

Kushika rada

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kushika rada definition 1

To 'catch the radar' means to understand or get what's happening.

"Umeshika rada ya story? (Do you understand the story?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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