What does Ampesi mean?

Boiled yam/plantain meal. For example: "We had ampesi with kontomire."

Where does the slang word Ampesi come from?

Ampesi 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 Ampesi?

Ampesi can also mean: Boiled yam/plantain/cassava (Boiled food)

Ampesi

🇬🇭 Ghana Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Ampesi definition 1

Boiled yam/plantain meal.

"We had ampesi with kontomire."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Ampesi definition 2

Boiled yam/plantain/cassava (Boiled food)

"Simple ampesi with kontomire dey satisfy (Simple boiled food with vegetable stew is satisfying)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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