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.

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

Massa, wetin dey happen?

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Paa

Very or a lot; an intensifier from Twi.
Example

I dey hungry paa.

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

Sɛbe, the thing smell bad.

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Alternative spelling of Chale; friend or buddy.
Example

Charley, how body?

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Fa

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

Fa the money give am.

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Oga

Boss or someone in authority. Borrowed from Nigerian pidgin.
Example

My oga go decide.

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Please; used to make a polite plea. From "I beg".
Example

Abeg no vex.

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To eat; also to spend or enjoy.
Example

Make we go chop banku.

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A Twi greeting meaning "How are you?" or "How is it?"
Example

Eti sen? Everything okay?

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A local restaurant serving traditional Ghanaian food.
Example

We chop fufu for the chop bar.

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Eye

It is good / I'm fine. Twi response to a greeting (pronounced eh-yeh).
Example

Eti sen? Eye!

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

Akpeteshie be very strong oo.

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