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UK//wɒt ɑr jʊ ˈpiːpl ˈtɔːkɪŋ əˈbaʊt//US//wɑt ɑr jʊ ˈpipəl ˈtɔkɪŋ əˈbaʊt//

Meaning of What are you people talking about?

A question asking for clarification about a group conversation.

In simple words: What are you discussing?

What are you people talking about? in a sentence

  • I walked into the room and asked, "What are you people talking about?"
  • During lunch, he suddenly said, "What are you people talking about? It sounds interesting!"
  • She overheard a discussion and curiously inquired, "What are you people talking about?"

How to use What are you people talking about?

Typically used in casual conversations when someone is confused about a group's discussion. Avoid in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of a curious observer at a party wanting to join the conversation.

Related words

Collocations with What are you people talking about?

  • talk about something
  • discuss a topic
  • join a conversation

Synonyms for What are you people talking about?

Common mistakes with What are you people talking about?

  • Using 'what are you people talking' without the 'about'
  • Confusing with 'what you people talk about' — incorrect tense
  • Overusing in professional contexts

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Frequently asked questions about What are you people talking about?

What does What are you people talking about? mean?

What are you discussing?

What is the definition of What are you people talking about??

A question asking for clarification about a group conversation.

How do you use What are you people talking about? in a sentence?

I walked into the room and asked, "What are you people talking about?"

Can you give another example of What are you people talking about??

During lunch, he suddenly said, "What are you people talking about? It sounds interesting!"

What are synonyms for What are you people talking about??

Common alternatives include What are you discussing?, What is the topic?, What’s the conversation?, What’s going on?.

What words go with What are you people talking about??

It commonly pairs with talk about something, discuss a topic, join a conversation.

What are common mistakes when using What are you people talking about??

Using 'what are you people talking' without the 'about' Confusing with 'what you people talk about' — incorrect tense Overusing in professional contexts

How do you pronounce What are you people talking about??

US: //wɑt ɑr jʊ ˈpipəl ˈtɔkɪŋ əˈbaʊt//, UK: //wɒt ɑr jʊ ˈpiːpl ˈtɔːkɪŋ əˈbaʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is What are you people talking about? formal or informal?

"What are you people talking about?" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use What are you people talking about??

Typically used in casual conversations when someone is confused about a group's discussion. Avoid in formal settings.