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
by JamalNelson February 15, 2024
Get the Salaam Wah Gwaanmug. 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.