What Does Wagwan Mean?

Wagwan is a way to say What's going on? in Jamaican English, used throughout the Jamaican diaspora (or where Jamaican people live outside of Jamaica), especially in South London.

What does Wagwan my YUTE mean?

The phrase 'Wha gwan' (whaa gwaan) means 'what's going on' in Jamaican Patois. The spelling varies but the meaning does not change.

How do you say hello in Jamaica?

Hail up – Hi or Hello

Mostly used by Jamaican men especially those practicing the Rastafarian faith.

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