Ghana

Akpeteshie

A strong local spirit distilled from palm wine, also called "apio".
Example

Akpeteshie be very strong oo.

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Ghana

Akwaaba

Welcome. Twi word of greeting, seen at airports and homes.
Example

Akwaaba! Welcome to Ghana.

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Ghana

Kubolor

A vagabond; one who roams and hangs out in the streets.
Example

That boy be kubolor, he no dey house.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
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Ghana

Medaase

Thank you in Twi (pronounced me-daa-si).
Example

Medaase for the help.

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Ghana

Eye red

To be greedy or selfish (literally "eyes are red").
Example

His eye red, he no wan share.

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Ghana

Wahala

Trouble or problem. Shared across West African pidgin.
Example

Chale, som wahala dey oo.

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Ghana

Paa

Very, a lot, or intensely. Twi intensifier.
Example

The food sweet paa.

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Ghana

Barb

To understand or catch on; also to be in a tough situation.
Example

You barb what I dey talk?

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Ghana

Charlie wote

Slippers or flip-flops (from a coastal town name).
Example

Wear your charlie wote make we go beach.

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Ghana
Ga

Chaley

Chaley is a way to address a friend. It originates from the Ga language but is widely used in Accra and other parts of Ghana by both Ga speakers and non-speakers.
Example

As a Greeting: "Chaley, how far?" means "Hey my friend, what's up?"

To Emphasize a Point: Stretching the word—"Chaleyyyyy!"—is often used to express extreme surprise, admiration, or exaggeration.

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