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Definitions of "Gwaan"

Spelling Variations : Gwan,


1. Gwaan (Verb) play audio


English Translation

Go On


Definition

To continue or proceed with an action or event, often used to encourage and motivate


Example Sentences

Patois: Gwaan, mek we gwaan dance and enjoy di vibes
English: Go ahead, let's continue to dance and enjoy the vibes


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Bad man , Bashment , infahmah ,



posted by anonymous on July 28, 2023


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Other Definitions of "Gwaan"

2. Gwaan (Verb) play audio


English Translation

Go on


Definition

A term used to mean go on or proceed, often used as a greeting or acknowledgment of someone's actions or plans


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi see yuh, gwaan do yuh ting
English: I see you, go ahead and do your thing



posted by anonymous on July 28, 2023


3. Gwaan (Verb) play audio


English Translation

Go on


Definition

To continue or proceed


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi a gwaan a di party
English: I am going on to the party



posted by anonymous on June 18, 2023


4. Gwaan play audio


English Translation

Go on


Example Sentences

(patois) Gwaan weh yu ago
(english) Go on where you are going



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013





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