What does Straight ahead mean?

ቀጥታ/ቀጥታ (Ketita) - straight ahead For example: "Go ketita (Go straight ahead)"

Where does the slang word Straight ahead come from?

Straight ahead is a slang term from Ethiopia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Ethiopia and across Africa.

Straight ahead

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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ቀጥታ/ቀጥታ (Ketita) - straight ahead

"Go ketita (Go straight ahead)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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