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Street Slang
Wha Gwaan
/wɑː ɡwɑːn/ · phrase · slang
The classic Jamaican greeting — literally 'what's going on', like 'what's up'.
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Definitions
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A casual Jamaican greeting meaning 'what's going on' or 'what's up'.
“Wha gwaan, you good?”
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A genuine ask about what's happening or the latest news.
“Wha gwaan with the party tonight?”
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An opener to start a conversation, like 'hey' or 'yo'.
“Wha gwaan, long time!”
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Wha Gwaan In A Sentence
Wha gwaan fam, where you been hiding?
Texted him 'wha gwaan' and got left on read.
Wha gwaan with this weather, it's freezing.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois, a contraction of 'what is going on'. Globally recognized after Barack Obama greeted Jamaica with 'wha gwaan, Jamaica' in 2015.
People Also Ask
What does 'wha gwaan' mean?
It's a Jamaican greeting meaning 'what's going on', used like 'what's up'.
How do you respond to 'wha gwaan'?
Reply with something like 'nuttin much', 'everyting irie', or 'mi deh yah' (I'm here).
How is 'wha gwaan' spelled?
It's spelled many ways including wah gwaan, wa gwan, and whagwan, since Patois has no fixed standard spelling.
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