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Definitions of "Wah Gwaan" (Slang)

Spelling Variations : wah gwan, wagwan, wa gwan,


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English Translation

What's going on


Definition

A popular greeting phrase meaning What's going on? or How are you? used to inquire about someone's well-being or to start a conversation


Example Sentences

Patois: Wah gwaan, bredda? How yuh doin'?
English: What's going on, brother? How are you doing?



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Wah Gwaan: How to Say What's Up Like a Jamaican

In this article, I want to talk about one of the most common greetings we use in Jamaica, "Wah gwaan".

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