British Slang Phrase originating from Jamaican Patois,
A greeting which means "how are you doing," and pretty much directly translated, it means "What's going on,"
The phrase seems contracted from the likes of "What go on?" Or "Wha go on?"
A greeting which means "how are you doing," and pretty much directly translated, it means "What's going on,"
The phrase seems contracted from the likes of "What go on?" Or "Wha go on?"
by Neximue September 27, 2025
Get the Wah Gwaanmug. Phrase in British slang originating from Jamaican Patois, the original phrase being "Wha yu ah seh,"
Like it's Jamaican equivalent, it is often used as a greeting to ask "how are you," or "How's it going."
This phrase is best avoided in any setting besides casual greetings where slang is appropriate.
This phrase isn't to be confused with "What are you saying" an informal question asking someone to repeat what they said.
Like it's Jamaican equivalent, it is often used as a greeting to ask "how are you," or "How's it going."
This phrase is best avoided in any setting besides casual greetings where slang is appropriate.
This phrase isn't to be confused with "What are you saying" an informal question asking someone to repeat what they said.
by Neximue September 27, 2025
Get the What You Sayin'mug.