What it means
A laid-back greeting meaning what’s going on or what’s up. It’s Jamaican Patois, and you’ll hear it as wah gwaan or wah gwan. Half the time it’s not even a real question, it’s just a friendly way to check in and start chatting, like saying you’re good people and the vibe’s calm.
Usage examples
"Wah gwaan, mi boss? Mi just reach and di place look nice. Yuh deh yah from early, or yuh just roll in too?"
"Wah gwaan, big man, long time no see, come in and tell me how the family's keeping."
"She just texts wah gwaan every morning, it's her way of checking I'm still alive."
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