How do you respond to wah gwan?

'Mi Deh Yah, Yuh Know'
The expression is often used as a response to "wah gwaan, and it means "Everything is okay." It may also mean "I'm doing well."
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What is the response for wah gwan?

A usual response to wagwan can be nagwan, or “nothing's going on,” (i.e., not much). No matter how you say it, small talk is universal, it seems. Wagwan can also be used grammatically within a statement rather than just a stand-alone greeting (e.g. I never know wagwan on The Bachelorette).
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How do you answer Wagwan in Jamaican?

It is used throughout the Jamaican diaspora, including in hip-hop culture and by reggae music fans. The standard response is nagwan / nuttin nah gwaan (“nothing is going on”).
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Is Wagwan Jamaican slang?

Wagwan is a way of saying 'what's going on? ' in Jamaican English. It is used throughout the Jamaican diaspora especially in certain pockets of south and east London. Advertisement.
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What does Wah Gwaan mean in Jamaican?

Wah Gwaan is a casual greeting to enquire how somebody is or what's up.
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What does mi deh yah mean?

'Mi Deh Yah, Yuh Know'

You have to say it almost as one complete word. The expression is often used as a response to "wah gwaan, and it means "Everything is okay." It may also mean "I'm doing well." Picture: Color party at Sandals Ochi - a vibrant all-inclusive resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
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What does my Drilla mean?

Urban Slang: Drilla. Origin: Chicago. Meaning: “One who shoots with no target in mind.” In President Obama's words, “Mitt Romney shoots first and aims later.” Republican: Karl Rove.
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What does SML mean in Jamaican texting?

SML is an online and texting acronym that means various things. It can mean screw my life, so much love, or sometimes so much laughter. Related words: SOML.
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What does Wagwan my G mean?

Wagwan. Literally means 'What is going on?', ' What's up?', or 'Hello' "Wagwan G ? You coming down the park today?
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What does Gwan mean in texting?

Go on, or going on. 'I don't understand wah gwan'
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How do Rastafarians greet?

To say "hello", use: "Wa gwaan" or "Yes I". To say "goodbye", use: "Me a go", or "Lickle bit". To say "thank you", use: "Give thanks" or "Praise Jah".
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Understand the words for "man" and "woman".
  1. A boy is called a "bwoy" by a Rasta. ...
  2. Rastas refer to adult males as "bredren". Female adults are called "sistren".
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What does Ouuuu mean?

they say it means: used when someone finds you hot, pretty, fine, pretty, gorgeous example: *sees a hotties sc story* person to story: ouuu she a cutie lets pretend i didnt find this off more »
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What does DWL mean in Jamaican?

For instance, have you ever heard the term “DWL”? The acronym is for the Jamaican slang expression “Dead wid Laugh” roughly translated as “Dying with Laughter”, which is a great alternative to the more commonly used LMAO.
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What does Lyd mean in text?

Rate it: LYD. Little, Yellow, Different. Miscellaneous » Unclassified.
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What does yo my slime mean?

Slime has since been re-popularized in Atlanta by Young Thug and his YSL crew. Slime is slang for friend, brother, mate, homie, son and other similar terms. N.O.R.E. used the slang in a tweet in 2009, claiming it was his slang.
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What does 10 toes down mean?

When you claim to be ten toes down, you're claiming that you're reliable and that you vouch for your actions. A lot of people only have nine toes down or one foot in and one foot out, but there are only a few who truly understand commitment, which is why the phrase has been so popular to champion.
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What does going ot mean?

Young people will rarely say that they are running a "county line" or "country line". They are more likely to say they are "running a line", "running", "trapping", "going country" or "cunch" or "going O.T.", which stands for 'over there', 'out there' or 'outta town'.
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What does PON mean in Jamaica?

pon (Conjunction)

Meaning/Description: on.
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What does Deya mean in Jamaican?

deya (Adverb)

Meaning/Description: here (me dehya = I'm around)
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What does Sym mean in Jamaica?

@arsenalfantv. Incase anyone is wondering what S.Y.M means it's “Suck Yuh Madda”
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How do you pronounce OOUU?

Ooou·u·u.
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How do you spell Uuuuh?

uu·u·uh.
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Why do Jamaicans say respect?

“In Jamaica, we often use the word 'respect' when we greet or part ways with other people, no matter who they are or where they come from. We say this word because we mean it. We respect you as a person because we are all made in God's image, and we seek to show appreciation for your value.
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