Cool MateMeaning of What up
An informal way to ask someone how they are or what they are doing.
In simple words: A casual greeting or question asking how someone is doing.
What up in a sentence
- When I saw my friend, I said, 'What up!'
- 'What up?' she asked as she walked in.
- He replied, 'Not much, what up with you?'
- I texted him saying, 'What up?'
- 'What up?' is how we greet each other at work.
How to use What up
Used among friends or acquaintances in casual settings; not appropriate for formal occasions.
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Sounds like 'What a pup' - imagine greeting a friendly puppy.
Related words
Collocations with What up
- What up with you?
- Say what up
- What up homie
Common mistakes with What up
- Using 'What up?' in formal emails.
- Confusing with 'What's up?' which is more common.
- Not using it with close friends or people you know well.
What up appears in
What up in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إيه الأخبار؟
تحية غير رسمية أو سؤال عن حال شخص ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কী খবর
কেউ কেমন আছে তা জিজ্ঞাসা করার একটি সাধারণ সম্ভাষণ বা প্রশ্ন।
- GermanDeutsch
Was geht
Eine lockere Begrüßung oder Frage, wie es jemandem geht.
- SpanishEspañol
¿Qué pasa? / ¿Qué onda?
Un saludo o pregunta casual para saber cómo está alguien.
- Persianفارسی
چی خبر
یک سلام یا سوال غیررسمی درباره حال کسی.
- FrenchFrançais
Quoi de neuf
Une salutation ou une question décontractée pour savoir comment va quelqu'un.
- Hindiहिन्दी
क्या हाल है
किसी का हालचाल पूछने का एक कैज़ुअल तरीका।
- ItalianItaliano
Che si dice?, Come va?
Un saluto o una domanda informale per chiedere a qualcuno come sta.
- PortuguesePortuguês
E aí, Tudo em cima?
Uma saudação casual ou pergunta sobre como alguém está.
- RussianРусский
Как дела, Че как
Непринужденное приветствие или вопрос о том, как у кого-то дела.
- Urduاردو
کیا حال ہے
کسی کے حال احوال پوچھنے کا ایک عام سلام۔
- Chinese中文
什么事啊
一种随意的打招呼或者问别人怎么样的方式。
More chunks like What up
- What's up?
A casual greeting asking how someone is or what they are doing.
- Hey
- Are you okay
A polite inquiry about someone's well-being.
- Uh, yeah
An informal phrase expressing agreement or acknowledgment.
- You are a lifesaver
A phrase used to express gratitude to someone who has helped or solved a problem.
- Thank you
An expression used to show gratitude.
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Frequently asked questions about What up
What does What up mean?
A casual greeting or question asking how someone is doing.
What is the definition of What up?
An informal way to ask someone how they are or what they are doing.
How do you use What up in a sentence?
When I saw my friend, I said, 'What up!'
Can you give another example of What up?
'What up?' she asked as she walked in.
What are synonyms for What up?
Common alternatives include What's up, How's it going, Yo, Hey, Sup.
What words go with What up?
It commonly pairs with What up with you?, Say what up, What up homie.
What are common mistakes when using What up?
Using 'What up?' in formal emails. Confusing with 'What's up?' which is more common. Not using it with close friends or people you know well.
How do you pronounce What up?
US: //wɑt ʌp//, UK: //wɒt ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is What up formal or informal?
"What up" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use What up?
Used among friends or acquaintances in casual settings; not appropriate for formal occasions.