phrase
Street Slang
Wagwan
/wæɡˈwɑːn/ · phrase · slang
The UK street spelling of 'wha gwaan' — a casual 'what's up' greeting.
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Definitions
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An ask about what's happening or what someone's up to.
“Wagwan with you this weekend?”
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A UK Multicultural London English greeting from Patois, meaning 'what's going on'.
“Wagwan bro, you alright?”
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A casual opener between friends, like 'yo' or 'hey'.
“Wagwan, where you at?”
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Wagwan In A Sentence
Wagwan, you free to link later?
He just said 'wagwan' and walked off, so rude.
Wagwan fam, ages since I saw you.
Origin & Usage
The Anglicized UK street spelling of Jamaican 'wha gwaan', cemented in British slang through grime, road rap, and MLE. Became a meme via cringe 'wagwan piff ting' parodies.
People Also Ask
What does 'wagwan' mean?
It's UK slang from Patois meaning 'what's going on', used as a casual 'what's up'.
What does 'wagwan' mean on TikTok?
Same as in real life — a 'what's up' greeting, often used jokingly in skits about roadman slang.
Is 'wagwan' Jamaican or British?
The root is Jamaican Patois, but the 'wagwan' spelling is firmly the UK street version.
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