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wah gwaan
What does wah gwaan mean?
A casual Jamaican greeting used the way English speakers say 'what's up' or 'how are things'.
"Wah gwaan, bredren? Long time no see."
Origin
Jamaican Patois, from 'what is going on'.
Frequently asked questions
What does wah gwaan mean?
Wah gwaan means 'what's going on?' or 'what's up?', a casual Jamaican greeting.
Where does wah gwaan come from?
It is Jamaican Patois, contracted from the phrase 'what is going on'.
How do you respond to wah gwaan?
A common reply is 'mi deh yah' (I'm here) or simply telling the person how things are going, the way you would answer 'what's up'.
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