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.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Paa

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

The food sweet paa.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Slippers or flip-flops (from a coastal town name).
Example

Wear your charlie wote make we go beach.

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Hard, tough, or wicked. Possibly from "strong".
Example

This exam be tron paa.

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Big or huge.
Example

That be bola problem.

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

Chale, was up?

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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


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