Ghana Slang Dictionary

Ghanaian slang mixes Ghanaian Pidgin English with Twi, Ga and other local languages into the everyday street talk of Accra, Kumasi and beyond. From university campuses to trotro rides, it's expressive, humorous and constantly evolving. Iconic words like chale, obroni, dumsor and eti sen capture Ghanaian warmth and wit. Browse the growing, community-built dictionary of Ghanaian slang below - and if you know a word that's missing, be the first to define it.

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

You barb what I dey talk?

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Umoufia is a country in west Africa globally known as Ghana.

The name umoufia came into existence when a prophet in Ghana was revealing a doom prophecy over the country but didn’t want to mention the name Ghana due to the strict warning from the Inspector General of Police popularly known IGP Dampare.
Example

1. Umoufia is a beautiful country.

2. There are so many tourist attractions in Umoufia

McKenzie • 17 May 2024
β€œAahn ei” is used in a sarcastic or satirical context. When a person passes a statement that in one’s opinion is unnecessary or unintelligent, one can reply with β€œaahn ei”.
Example

β€œI don’t like women who work hard and make their own money. A woman belongs in the kitchen.”



β€œAahn ei.”

Shane • 16 May 2024
Borga is a Ghanaian slang used to describe a man who just returned from overseas. Usually such a man dresses flamboyantly with chains and rings.
Example

β€œMy brother has just returned from overseas.”



β€œOh nice. The borga has landed!”

Shane • 16 May 2024

Ong

A slang term that means "right?". It is mostly used at the end of statements and asked as a question.
Example

So you are stressing over the World Cup results ong?

Admin • 05 August 2026
Alternative spelling of Chale; friend or buddy.
Example

Charley, how body?

Admin • 26 July 2026

Fa

Take it; used when handing something over. Twi.
Example

Fa the money give am.

Admin • 26 July 2026

Saf

Now, at this moment; from "this time".
Example

I dey come saf saf.

Admin • 26 July 2026

Wei

An exclamation of surprise or to get attention.
Example

Wei! Look at this.

Admin • 26 July 2026
Mobile money, a common way to send and receive cash.
Example

Send the money through momo.

Admin • 26 July 2026
Gossip or backbiting.
Example

Stop the kokonsa about people.

Admin • 26 July 2026
Literally "animal"; used as an insult meaning fool.
Example

Don't behave like aboa.

Admin • 26 July 2026

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