What does Wey Wey mean?

An exclamation similar to “uh oh” or “dang,” usually said when something bad happens. For example: "Wey wey, I missed the bus – now I’ll be late for work."

Where does the slang word Wey Wey come from?

Wey Wey is a slang term from Ethiopia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Ethiopia and across Africa.

Wey Wey

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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Wey Wey definition 1

An exclamation similar to “uh oh” or “dang,” usually said when something bad happens.

"Wey wey, I missed the bus – now I’ll be late for work."

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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🇪🇹 About Ethiopia Slang

Ethiopian slang spans Amharic, Oromo, and Tigrinya, with Addis Abeba youth culture driving a mix of traditional expressions and modern street language.

KASINARY has 1778 Ethiopia slang words collected from native speakers.

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