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Definitions of "Wat a gwaan"


1. Wat a gwaan


English Translation

what is going on


Definition

what is going on/ what is happening?


Example Sentences

Patois: Wat a gwaan ova deh?
English: What's going on over there?


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Baxide , Bad like yaz ,



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