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wetin dey happen
What does wetin dey happen mean?
A common greeting or check-in question asking what's currently going on, similar to English "what's up."
"Wetin dey happen for here today, why so many people?"
Origin
Compositional Pidgin phrase built from "wetin" (what) + "dey" (the verb "to be"); listed in Nigerian Pidgin phrasebooks.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Wetin dey happen" mean?
It means "What's happening?" or "What's going on?" — a casual check-in question.
Is "Wetin dey sup" the same thing?
Yes, it's a shortened variant with the same meaning.
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