Wawa's
Convenience store based in Southeastern Pennsylvania.The chain does derive its name from the town of
Wawa, PA, where
the dairy that supplies the stores resides. However, contrary to a number of "definitions" on this site, the term "Wawa" is not an onomatopoeia for goose noise and such. The town of Wawa (as with many, many places in the United States) got its name from the American Indians that resided there. In this case, the tribe was known as the
Lenni (LEN-eye)
Lenape (LEN-uh-pee). According to the corporate site www.
wawa.com (and anybody who grew up in the area and has paid attention): "'Wawa' is a Lenni Lenape Indian word for
the Canada Goose that was found in the
Delaware Valley (area where PA/NJ/DE come together), that's why we use the goose on
Wawa's corporate logo."This store is superior for a number of reasons:- No-fee
ATM's in every store (assuming your bank doesn't charge for transactions).- Most are open 24/7.- Milk and cigarette prices are generally the lowest that they are allowed to charge by law (given price controls and taxes).- Capable employees. Rarely rude and always English-speaking. Many people have made a career out of working for Wawa...they also have a well respected management track program.- Fresh and delicious sandwiches and prepared food (soups, meatballs, stuffed soft pretzels, breakfast sandwiches, etc...)- "Super" Wawa stores...have gasoline and are generally 2 or 3 times bigger than normal ones. These are usually in high-traffic/travel areas (i.e. highway exits) and have clean bathrooms. Going north on
I-95, you'll generally see these right off the highway exits starting around
Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Wawa
by Schwany69 on Jul 11, 2011 11:15:36
Example:
Genesis 1: 27
And on
the 8th day, God created Wawa, in order to
bless his children in the Greater Philadelphia Area for their superiority and might.
Not-Wawa
by eeelisabeth on Apr 30, 2011 09:45:03
Noun: A Not
Wawa is any
convenience store that holds many similarities to the popular chain of mini
marts, Wawa. Specifically tiny college markets that are closer to you than an actual Wawa.
Example:
Dude, I really need a
Snapple. Let's go to
Wawa
Naw, bro. There's a Not-Wawa in
the student center right outside.
wawa
by Cinnamon Crime Ring (CCR) on May 16, 2004 11:25:31
amazing convenience store located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virgina I believe. Out of the
517 Wawas, PA is home to about half. A great place for hoagies, buffalo
blue chicken sandwiches, cigarettes, and the famous Wawa coffee. And for your information, no beer is sold at Wawa in PA, NJ, and DE. I've never been to one in VA or MD but who knows. The reason Wawa hasn't gone national is due to the fact that every wawa is located within a day's drive of the dairy, located in southeast PA. They couldn't possibly deliver fresh (
Amoroso) rolls and milk and bread to other western and southern states.
Example:
Yo man I gotta hit up wawa to
tap MAC for free and buy smokes. Hell,
mine as well get an italian
hoagie and some lemonade iced tea also.
Wawa
by Pretty chick.. on Jun 09, 2009 07:30:22
AN amazing
convience store that everybody in
New Egypt lives off of. sells ciggarretes, cigars, food, drinks monster and amazing mac & cheese located in NJ,DE,VA,MD. Known for its amazing coffee and free
mac machine. every teen in New Egypt lives off Wawa.
wawa
by Smokahontas on Jun 21, 2007 12:55:38
Example:
Rocio - "I need to get downtown,
can I get a ride?"
Efrain - "Naw mami, you gonna have to catch the wawa."
Rocio standing on the corner - "Where is that fucking wawa?!"