Make clothes/Tailoring (Clothing creation) For example: "Where you sew this dress? (Where did you make this dress?)"

Where does the slang word Sew come from?

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

What are other meanings of Sew?

Sew can also mean: Make clothes/Stitch (Sew)

Sew

🇬🇭 Ghana Slang

Added August 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

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Make clothes/Tailoring (Clothing creation)

"Where you sew this dress? (Where did you make this dress?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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Sew — definition 2

Make clothes/Stitch (Sew)

"Can you sew this? (Can you sew this?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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🇬🇭 About Ghana Slang

Sew is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Ghana. Ghana slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1934 Ghana slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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