A fork of Rural Dictionary
a family friendly term for WTF/WTH, usually used when something surprising or strange happens. Is also used in the same context as most "what the..." phrases.
Man 1: *pulls out a bag of dead cockroaches* guys. look at this!
Man 2: WHAT THE QUAN?!
Man 3: what the quan is 'what the quan'?
Used for when something unexpected or stupid happens, used like what the hell.
What the quan is wrong with that guy's face?
similar to wtf. orignally used in the beginning of a sean kingston song.
guy: dude look at that girls getup
other guy: what the quan?