What does Trotro mean?

Minibus public transport. For example: "I caught a trotro to Circle."

Where does the slang word Trotro come from?

Trotro 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 Trotro?

Trotro can also mean: Public minibus/Commercial vehicle (Public transport)

Trotro

🇬🇭 Ghana Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Trotro definition 1

Minibus public transport.

"I caught a trotro to Circle."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Trotro definition 2

Public minibus/Commercial vehicle (Public transport)

"Trotro mate dey shout Circle Circle! (The bus conductor is shouting Circle Circle!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇭 Ghana
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

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