What does Oshey mean?

Well done/Nice one (Well done) For example: "Oshey! You do am! (Well done! You did it!)"

Where does the slang word Oshey come from?

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

Oshey

🇬🇭 Ghana Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Oshey definition 1

Well done/Nice one (Well done)

"Oshey! You do am! (Well done! You did it!)"

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.

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