Lie or nonsense. For example: "His excuse be kwam."

Where does the slang word Kwam come from?

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

Kwam

🇬🇭 Ghana Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kwam definition 1

Lie or nonsense.

"His excuse be kwam."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

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

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