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Definitions of "Tings a gwaan" (Slang)


1. Tings a gwaan


English Translation

Conflict


Definition

Any kind of activity but most often, violence, resulting from some kind of friction. (Literal translation: things are going on )


Example Sentences

Patois: Doah guh ova deh now kaaz tings a gwaan between dem
English: Don’t go over there now because there is conflict between them


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,



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