godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
freeze up; get scared; lose one's nerve
Slang for becoming so nervous or intimidated that one cannot act normally, often in social or performance situations.
人前で話すとき、芋ってしまって何も言えなかった。
When I had to speak in front of people, I froze up and couldn't say anything.
彼は面接で芋って、簡単な質問にも答えられなかった。
He lost his nerve at the interview and couldn't even answer simple questions.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
camp; stay in one spot
Online gaming slang for staying in one place to ambush opponents or avoid moving, often seen as a timid or passive tactic.
あのプレイヤーはずっと同じ場所で芋っている。
That player has been camping in the same spot the whole time.
芋ってばかりいないで、前に出よう。
Stop camping and push forward.