it is not known how some of these words came to existence but interestingly, they’ve been accepted by the masses.
If you’re a foreigner, you may never know what these words actually mean.
So what are some of these words we are talking about? Let’s have a look.
1. Item 13 – Refreshment
In some parts of Ghana, there is something known as “Item 13” which
actually means, refreshment. It is widely used by Ghanaians foreigners hardly understand what it means.
This came about because, usually in meetings, number 13 on the list of the agenda is usually refreshment.
2.
Agartha – Sweeties/Candies
In Ghana, most of us used to refer to candies/sweeties as “Agartha”. As to how we got the name, only God knows.
3. Mate – Bus Conductor
Every bus conductor in Ghana is popularly known as a “mate”, may be what we trying to say is, he’s the driver’s mate.
4. Graphic – Newspaper
There are many newspapers in the country but unfortunately we refer to them all as graphic.
5. Knock out – Fireworks or Firecrackers
Every Ghanaian calls every kind of fireworks(the correct name) “knock
out”. the
most popular firework brand sold in Ghana was Knockout.
6. Home-Used – Used [insert product]
This actually refers to slightly-used products. Interestingly, we believe overseas is rather “Home” than our native land.
7. Cambuu – Sneakers
If you should hear this anywhere, don’t panic, it simply means sneakers.
8. Chale Wote – Flip-flops
Flip-flops has a
special name in Ghana, “Charle Wote” which means “Charle let’s go”
denoting how easy it is to wear.
9. Borga – Returnee
If you’re in Ghana and you hear people call you “Borga”, please don’t
be offended. This is used for those who traveled abroad and returned to
the country.
10. Dropping – Charter
it is just a simple word that means “charter” and not the droppings of an animal.
Source: http://omgvoice.com/lifestyle/words-ghanaians/?geoip&country=GH
