wagwan
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Meaning · English
A greeting, equivalent to what's up or what's happening.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Wah gwan, Sabrina, what's it like in Mississauga? / I know you stay at home wit' momma / So can you bless me with a dollar? Don't be rude
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wagwan” mean?
A greeting, equivalent to what's up or what's happening.
Is “wagwan” formal or informal?
wagwan is generally slang.