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wasson

What does wasson mean?

A Cornish greeting, a run-together 'what's on', asking how things are.

"Wasson, me cheeld? Not seen you in ages."

Origin

Cornish dialect contraction of 'what's on'.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'wasson' mean?
It's a casual Cornish greeting meaning 'what's going on?' or 'how are things?'.
How do you use 'wasson'?
You say it to greet someone informally, often followed by 'me ansome' or 'me cheeld'.
Where does 'wasson' come from?
It's a Cornish dialect run-together of 'what's on'.
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