Telling someone “You’re lost” in Uganda means “you’ve been so distant!” (long time no see). For example: "“Eh mama, you guy, you’re lost! Tetulabanga.”"

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Lost is a slang term from Uganda. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Uganda and across Africa.

Lost

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Lost can also mean: Telling someone You're lost in Uganda means you've been so distant! (long time no see)

🇺🇬 Uganda Slang

Added Jul 27, 2025 · 2 definitions

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Lost definition 1

Telling someone “You’re lost” in Uganda means “you’ve been so distant!” (long time no see).

"“Eh mama, you guy, you’re lost! Tetulabanga.”"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 27, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Lost definition 2

Telling someone You're lost in Uganda means you've been so distant! (long time no see)

"Eh mama, you guy, you're lost! Tetulabanga. (Wow, man, you've been lost! We never see you.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇺🇬 Uganda
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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