Gen Alpha slang · Greeting
wagwan
Meaning
Wagwan is Gen Alpha slang for what is going on — a greeting, used mainly by ages 11–28.
Where it came from
Jamaican Patois via British multicultural London English.
Tone check
Friendly. Very obviously performed when an adult says it.
Used in a sentence
"wagwan"
Peak: 2010–2026
Age range: 11–28
Safe for adults to use
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