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

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

Fa the money give am.

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Saf

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

I dey come saf saf.

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Wei

An exclamation of surprise or to get attention.
Example

Wei! Look at this.

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

Send the money through momo.

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Welcome. Twi word of greeting, seen at airports and homes.
Example

Akwaaba! Welcome to Ghana.

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A vagabond; one who roams and hangs out in the streets.
Example

That boy be kubolor, he no dey house.

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Thank you in Twi (pronounced me-daa-si).
Example

Medaase for the help.

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To be greedy or selfish (literally "eyes are red").
Example

His eye red, he no wan share.

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Trouble or problem. Shared across West African pidgin.
Example

Chale, som wahala dey oo.

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Paa

Very, a lot, or intensely. Twi intensifier.
Example

The food sweet paa.

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

You barb what I dey talk?

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Slippers or flip-flops (from a coastal town name).
Example

Wear your charlie wote make we go beach.

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