To eat; also to spend or enjoy.
Example

Make we go chop banku.

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Friend, dude, or buddy; also a general exclamation. Pronounced "cha-lay".
Example

Chale, was up?

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A car; also can mean a weapon.
Example

Amenunua chuma mpya.

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Money; cash.
Example

Kazi ni kutafuta chapaa.

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To leave, move away, or get out of the way.
Example

Comot for road!

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To eat; also used for enjoying or spending money.
Example

Make we go chop, I dey hungry.

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Vusimuzi β€œCat” Matlala is a South African tender prophet and criminal suspect known for his involvement in large state contracts and related controversies.
Example

Cat Matlala’s case is an interesting one.

Chief 24 July 2026
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 wordβ€”"Chaleyyyyy!"β€”is often used to express extreme surprise, admiration, or exaggeration.

Kofi 17 July 2026

To vomit.
Example

I think I might chunder after eating this.

Skhokho 05 July 2026
A South African slang term to calm down or relax.
Example

I will be chillaxing by the beach all day today.

Siya 10 August 2025


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