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
Oil industry capital in the Niger Delta with growing tech startups.
Example

Port Harcourt hosts Africa's first WikiTown digital community project.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

A term your Skrr skrr kids use to refer to covid-19 (Coronavirus).
Example

Skrr skrr 1: Don't come too close to me without a mask, fam.
Skrr skrr 2: Why, you think I have The Rona?

Mr Trends • 11 July 2020
In Nguni languages, unondindwa is a derogatory term used to refer to a whore or sfebe.
Example

No bro, that girl ngu nondindwa.

Zet • 14 June 2021

It means "yes", but it is used as an extremely expressive form of the affirmative. It's often used as a double positive, saying "Yebo yes!".
Example

Man 1: Are you gonna watch the game tomorrow?

Man 2: Yebo yes!

Sinazo • 12 April 2021
Germiston, also known as kwaDukathole, is a city in the East Rand region of Gauteng, South Africa.
Example

I hate travelling to Germiston in the morning. The traffic is crazy.

Maps • 14 June 2024

A popular South African dance that was created by DJ Bongz. It has been performed by a lot of big stars including Rihanna and Paul Pogba.
Example

Did you see Paul Pogba doing the Gwara gwara?

Skhokho • 30 April 2021
Dankie is an Afrikaans term for "thank you". It is however used informally in almost all the South African languages for showing gratitude.
Example

Man 1: You left your phone in the bathroom, I left it at the reception.
Man 2: Dankie, chief.

Mr Trends • 26 April 2021

An ancient East African country with diverse cultures, coffee origins, and rapid economic growth.
Example

Ethiopian Airlines is one of Africa's largest and most successful carriers.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
Cape Peninsula University of Technology also known as "Ingenile" it is high school that is based i Cape Town that accommodates amanxila, people who like alcohol and drunkards.
Example

CPUT learners πŸ—£: Ingenile "R1500"

After 3 days: Bank balance 0.00

Colani • 27 April 2021


© 2020 Africtionary®