What does Mtchew mean?

(Onomatopoeia) The sound of a annoyed hiss or teeth-suck, spelled 'mtchew' or 'tsw'. In Ghana (and Nigeria), doing 'mtchew' is a common response to annoyance or dismissing an unwanted advance. For example: "He tried a cheesy pickup line on her and she just went 'mtchew!' and walked off. (Translation: He tried a cheesy pickup line on her and she just made a disgusted hissing sound and walked off.)"

Where does the slang word Mtchew come from?

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

Mtchew

🇬🇭 Ghana Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mtchew definition 1

(Onomatopoeia) The sound of a annoyed hiss or teeth-suck, spelled 'mtchew' or 'tsw'. In Ghana (and Nigeria), doing 'mtchew' is a common response to annoyance or dismissing an unwanted advance.

"He tried a cheesy pickup line on her and she just went 'mtchew!' and walked off. (Translation: He tried a cheesy pickup line on her and she just made a disgusted hissing sound and walked off.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

Word Details

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

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🇬🇭 About Ghana Slang

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