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.
The name umoufia came into existence when a prophet in Ghana was revealing a doom prophecy over the country but didnβt want to mention the name Ghana due to the strict warning from the Inspector General of Police popularly known IGP Dampare.
1. Umoufia is a beautiful country.
2. There are so many tourist attractions in Umoufia
βI donβt like women who work hard and make their own money. A woman belongs in the kitchen.β
βAahn ei.β
βMy brother has just returned from overseas.β
βOh nice. The borga has landed!β
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