General
whe-whe
What does whe-whe mean?
A traditional underground lottery based on 36 symbols and dream interpretation. Also way-way.
"He dream about a snake so he play the whe-whe number for it."
Origin
Trinidadian; brought by Chinese immigrants, now folk gambling.
Frequently asked questions
What is whe-whe?
Whe-whe is a traditional Trinidadian underground numbers lottery based on 36 symbols, with players often choosing numbers by interpreting their dreams.
Where does whe-whe come from?
It was brought to Trinidad by Chinese immigrants and evolved into a popular folk gambling game.
How do you pick a whe-whe number?
Players commonly link a dream to one of the 36 symbols, for example dreaming of a snake and betting the corresponding number.
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