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wassup
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a casual greeting used to ask how someone is or what is happening
Slang
What does "wassup" mean in slang?
"Wassup" is a casual greeting meaning "what's up" or "how are you." The structure is a phonetic contraction of "what is up," reflecting informal spoken pronunciation. It is used to start conversations or check in on someone in a relaxed way. The term became widely popular in American youth and pop culture, especially through media and advertising in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Examples
Wassup, dude? Have n't seen you in ages.
