What it means
A proper Cornish hello meaning what’s up, what’s going on, or just alright. It’s an easy little opener you chuck out when you see someone you know, in the shop, outside the pub, through a van window, wherever. Most of the time nobody’s after a deep answer. Another wasson back does the job nicely.
Usage examples
"Wasson, bird? Haven't seen you since the regatta. You still working up at the farm or did you end up moving to Truro like you said?"
"Wasson, mate, you popping into the Padstow pub later for a pint and a chat about the rugby, we got the lads from St Ives coming over after their boat trip ended early in the harbour."
"Wasson, my lover, haven't seen you down at the Falmouth market in months, you still working at the school in town or did you take that new job up at the tourist office on the headland."
"Wasson, me ansome? You heading down the harbour or just mooching about town till the rain packs it in?"
"Wasson then, my lover, fancy a quick pint after work or you straight home before the traffic turns feral?"
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