General
wham
What does wham mean?
A casual greeting or question meaning 'what happened' / 'what's going on'. Also 'whappen'.
"Wham boy, long time no see!"
Origin
Trinidadian creole contraction of 'what happen'.
Frequently asked questions
What does wham mean in Trini slang?
It's a casual greeting or question meaning 'what happened' or 'what's up', contracted from 'what happen'.
How do you use wham?
Use it like 'what's up' when meeting someone, e.g. 'Wham boy, long time!'
Is wham the same as whappen?
Yes, 'whappen' is a closely related form, both coming from 'what happen'.
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