Meaning
Things are happening; there's action, activity, or a lot going on — 'tings' (things) + 'a gwaan' (are going on). It can describe a lively scene ('nuff tings a gwaan a di party'), a busy or eventful time, or, with a knowing tone, that there's drama or business afoot. 'Wah a gwaan?' ('what's going on?') is the everyday greeting from the same root.
Examples
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Nuff tings a gwaan a road tonight.
A lot is happening out on the road tonight.
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Big tings a gwaan fi di weekend.
Big things are happening for the weekend.
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Mi hear seh tings a gwaan wid dem two.
I hear there's drama going on with those two.
Origin
From 'tings' (things) + 'a gwaan' (are going on). See [[gwaan]], [[bag-a-tings]].
How it’s used
'Things are happening / a lot going on'; can hint at action or drama. See [[gwaan]], [[bag-a-tings]].