Verb. To go WAWA. Irish origin. Derived from the phrase, "We are where we are.", citizens are asked to go wawa by ignoring the past, including crimes, silly policies etc.
Judge, "Young man, if you think I'm about to go wawa and ignore your criminal record, you are mistaken."
"It is ridiculous to ask the Irish people to go wawa and pretend that members of the Dáil (parliament) do not have records worth remembering."
"It is ridiculous to ask the Irish people to go wawa and pretend that members of the Dáil (parliament) do not have records worth remembering."
by Colum February 26, 2013
A term (acronym) commonly used among expatriots, especially Peace Corps Volunteers, in West Africa - it stands for "West Africa Wins Again" and it signifies the struggles and anguish expatriots experience due to their naive presence in this very bizarre, competitive, and aggressive land.
by M.Breda May 12, 2006
Convenience store based in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
The chain does derive its name from the town of Wawa, PA, where the dairy that supplies the stores resides. However, contrary to a number of "definitions" on this site, the term "Wawa" is not an onomatopoeia for goose noise and such. The town of Wawa (as with many, many places in the United States) got its name from the American Indians that resided there. In this case, the tribe was known as the Lenni (LEN-eye) Lenape (LEN-uh-pee). According to the corporate site www.wawa.com (and anybody who grew up in the area and has paid attention): "'Wawa' is a Lenni Lenape Indian word for the Canada Goose that was found in the Delaware Valley (area where PA/NJ/DE come together), that's why we use the goose on Wawa's corporate logo."
This store is superior for a number of reasons:
- No-fee ATM's in every store (assuming your bank doesn't charge for transactions).
- Most are open 24/7.
- Milk and cigarette prices are generally the lowest that they are allowed to charge by law (given price controls and taxes).
- Capable employees. Rarely rude and always English-speaking. Many people have made a career out of working for Wawa...they also have a well respected management track program.
- Fresh and delicious sandwiches and prepared food (soups, meatballs, stuffed soft pretzels, breakfast sandwiches, etc...)
- "Super" Wawa stores...have gasoline and are generally 2 or 3 times bigger than normal ones. These are usually in high-traffic/travel areas (i.e. highway exits) and have clean bathrooms. Going north on I-95, you'll generally see these right off the highway exits starting around Fredericksburg, Virginia.
The chain does derive its name from the town of Wawa, PA, where the dairy that supplies the stores resides. However, contrary to a number of "definitions" on this site, the term "Wawa" is not an onomatopoeia for goose noise and such. The town of Wawa (as with many, many places in the United States) got its name from the American Indians that resided there. In this case, the tribe was known as the Lenni (LEN-eye) Lenape (LEN-uh-pee). According to the corporate site www.wawa.com (and anybody who grew up in the area and has paid attention): "'Wawa' is a Lenni Lenape Indian word for the Canada Goose that was found in the Delaware Valley (area where PA/NJ/DE come together), that's why we use the goose on Wawa's corporate logo."
This store is superior for a number of reasons:
- No-fee ATM's in every store (assuming your bank doesn't charge for transactions).
- Most are open 24/7.
- Milk and cigarette prices are generally the lowest that they are allowed to charge by law (given price controls and taxes).
- Capable employees. Rarely rude and always English-speaking. Many people have made a career out of working for Wawa...they also have a well respected management track program.
- Fresh and delicious sandwiches and prepared food (soups, meatballs, stuffed soft pretzels, breakfast sandwiches, etc...)
- "Super" Wawa stores...have gasoline and are generally 2 or 3 times bigger than normal ones. These are usually in high-traffic/travel areas (i.e. highway exits) and have clean bathrooms. Going north on I-95, you'll generally see these right off the highway exits starting around Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Our road trip from Virginia to Philly would have gone a lot faster if the jackasses we were with didn't insist on stopping at every Wawa along the way.
by Impugn November 28, 2006
Genesis 1: 27
And on the 8th day, God created Wawa, in order to bless his children in the Greater Philadelphia Area for their superiority and might.
And on the 8th day, God created Wawa, in order to bless his children in the Greater Philadelphia Area for their superiority and might.
by Schwany69 July 11, 2011
by Tom Brown December 11, 2007
A piece of heaven, stolen from the gods. They haven't been this pissed since Poseidon unleashed Michael Phelps.
by waddlingpenguinpooper March 08, 2009
Noun: A Not Wawa is any convenience store that holds many similarities to the popular chain of mini marts, Wawa. Specifically tiny college markets that are closer to you than an actual Wawa.
Dude, I really need a Snapple. Let's go to Wawa
Naw, bro. There's a Not-Wawa in the student center right outside.
Naw, bro. There's a Not-Wawa in the student center right outside.
by eeelisabeth April 30, 2011