Wagwan (exclamation / UK Slang)
(Also heard as: Wagwan, Wagwarn, Wah gwaan)
Definition:
Wagwan is a casual greeting meaning “what’s going on?” or “how are you?”. It is used between friends, often with “bruv”, “fam” or a name.
Where Wagwan Comes From:
It comes from Jamaican Patois “wah gwaan”, and became part of multicultural London English and UK street slang through Caribbean communities, reggae, grime and drill.
How People Actually Use Wagwan:
Used as a greeting or reply: “wagwan, you good?”. It is mostly used by young people in the UK and on social media.
Is Wagwan Rude?
No. It is friendly, but it can sound forced if used by people outside the community that created it.
Examples in the Wild:
- “Wagwan, bruv?”Meaning: What’s up, mate?
- “Wagwan, long time no see.”Meaning: Hello, it has been a while.
- “He walked in and said wagwan.”Meaning: He greeted everyone casually.
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