Gaan woes definition 1
Afrikaans for "go wild" or "go crazy." Used when someone is really letting loose or things are getting rowdy. You might encourage a friend to "gaan woes" on the dance floor, meaning dance without holding back.
"When our song came on, I told my sister, "Gaan woes, sussa!" and she started jumping and dancing like crazy, enjoying every beat."
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- 🇿🇦 South Africa
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- August 2025
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