What does Akpeteshie mean?

Local distilled gin. For example: "He took shots of akpeteshie."

Where does the slang word Akpeteshie come from?

Akpeteshie is a slang term from Ghana. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Ghana and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Akpeteshie?

Akpeteshie can also mean: Local gin/Traditional spirit (Local alcohol)

Akpeteshie

🇬🇭 Ghana Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Akpeteshie definition 1

Local distilled gin.

"He took shots of akpeteshie."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Akpeteshie definition 2

Local gin/Traditional spirit (Local alcohol)

"Akpeteshie strong pass vodka (Local gin stronger than vodka)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇭 Ghana
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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