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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!"
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 JamaicanWah Gwaan” meaning how are you. First utilised by Jamaican Muslim Djamil Ninsoo aka DouglaBwoy on TikTok
by JamalNelson February 15, 2024
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Mi gwaan higley town heroes

What your Jamaican dad says when he wants to watch higley town heroes
Dad: mi gwaan higley town heroes! I’m from Jamaica ya.

Daughter: I want Max and ruby

Dad: yuh nuh know weh yuh a seh. Yuh nuh white! Yuh waan watch Higley town heroes
by Joseph Long January 13, 2025
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