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Ghanaian Slang, Explained

Twi-influenced slang from Accra — each term explained in plain English with origins, examples, and notes for parents and teachers.

Friend, buddy — Ghana's most common term of address between friends.

Trouble, a problem — Ghana and Nigeria's word for when things go wrong.

A little, small amount — Ghanaian for just a bit.

Fine, attractive — Ghanaian slang for someone or something that looks great.

Money — the Twi word for money that crossed into Ghanaian everyday slang.

Everyone, everybody — Twi for all people used in Ghanaian everyday speech.

Last updated: 2026-08-20