What does Messenger mean?

Errand person/Courier (Office runner) For example: "Send the messenger (Send the office runner)"

Where does the slang word Messenger come from?

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

Messenger

🇬🇭 Ghana Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Messenger definition 1

Errand person/Courier (Office runner)

"Send the messenger (Send the office runner)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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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)

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