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Wah Gwaan 

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?"
Friend 1: "Wah Gwaan bro!"
Friend 2: "All good man!"
Wah Gwaan by Neximue September 27, 2025
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Salaam Wah Gwaan

A greeting used by some Jamaican Muslims. Combining the Arabic “Salaam” meaning peace and the Jamaican “Wah Gwaan” meaning how are you. First utilised by Jamaican Muslim Djamil Ninsoo aka DouglaBwoy on TikTok
Salaam Wah Gwaan by JamalNelson February 15, 2024