What Does WAGWAN Mean?
The Quick Answer
WAGWAN means "What's Going On?."More Observations...
It is of Jamaican origin, but became popular in parts of London (UK) in the early 2000s, especially among the roadman subculture. Largely due to in songs by grime and rap artists, the use of wagwan has spread to much of the English-speaking world.Image for WAGWAN
When I write WAGWAN, I mean this:
"What's Going On?"
Summary of Key Points
"What's Going On?" is, by far, the most common meaning for WAGWAN when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| WAGWAN | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | What's Going On? |
| Type: | Word |
| Guessability: |  4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of WAGWAN Used in a Text
WAGWAN
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