What does Broken English mean?

Pidgin/Non-standard English (Mixed English) For example: "Broken English sweet pass (Pidgin is more enjoyable)"

Where does the slang word Broken English come from?

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

Broken English

🇬🇭 Ghana Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

TOP DEFINITION

Broken English definition 1

Pidgin/Non-standard English (Mixed English)

"Broken English sweet pass (Pidgin is more enjoyable)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇭 Ghana
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Complex words/Formal speech (Big words)

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🇬🇭 About Ghana Slang

Ghanaian slang reflects the country's diverse ethnic tapestry. Akan, Ewe, and Ga languages fuse with English to create Pidgin expressions and Afrobeats-influenced street terms.

KASINARY has 1934 Ghana slang words collected from native speakers.

Browse all Ghana slang (1934 words)

🌍 "Broken English" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Broken English 🇺🇬 Uganda

Broken English (Poor English)

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