wha gwan / whaa
gwaan
The phrase wha gwan (whaa gwaan) means what's going on in Jamaican
Patois. The spelling varies but the meaning does not change. This
phrase is frequently used as a greeting. It is most often
used in informal settings or between friends. It can be used to greet
people at any time of day and, as stated earlier, it is most
often used
between people who know each other.
