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.