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.

Fa

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

Fa the money give am.

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Sɛbe

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An expression asking pardon before saying something rude or vulgar.
Example

Sɛbe, the thing smell bad.

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Paa

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Very or a lot; an intensifier from Twi.
Example

I dey hungry paa.

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Massa

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Man or mister; a casual way to address someone.
Example

Massa, wetin dey happen?

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Gyae

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Stop it; leave it. Twi.
Example

Gyae that nonsense.

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Sika

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Money in Twi.
Example

I no get sika right now.

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Aboa

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Literally "animal"; used as an insult meaning fool.
Example

Don't behave like aboa.

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Kokonsa

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Gossip or backbiting.
Example

Stop the kokonsa about people.

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Momo

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Mobile money, a common way to send and receive cash.
Example

Send the money through momo.

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Wei

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An exclamation of surprise or to get attention.
Example

Wei! Look at this.

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Saf

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

I dey come saf saf.

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Charley

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Alternative spelling of Chale; friend or buddy.
Example

Charley, how body?

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