Cool MateMeaning of What? what?
An expression used to ask for clarification or show surprise.
In simple words: What do you mean?
What? what? in a sentence
- When she said she was moving, I just said, 'What? What?'
- 'What? What do you mean by that?' he asked, confused.
- 'What? What happened at the party last night?' she inquired.
How to use What? what?
Used in casual conversation to express confusion or surprise. Avoid in formal situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Think of 'what's that' — imagine someone looking confused about a situation.
Related words
Collocations with What? what?
Synonyms for What? what?
Common mistakes with What? what?
- Using it in formal speeches or meetings.
- Not pausing correctly after the first 'what' when confused.
- Overusing, which can sound unsure.
What? what? appears in
What? what? in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ماذا؟ ماذا؟
ماذا تقصد؟
- Bengaliবাংলা
কী? কী?
কী বলতে চাইছেন?
- GermanDeutsch
Was? Was?
Was meinst du?
- SpanishEspañol
¿Qué? ¿Qué?
¿Qué quieres decir?
- Persianفارسی
چی؟ چی؟
منظورت چیه؟
- FrenchFrançais
Hein ? Hein ?
Qu'est-ce que tu veux dire ?
- Hindiहिन्दी
क्या? क्या?
आपका क्या मतलब है?
- ItalianItaliano
Cosa? Cosa?
Cosa intendi?
- PortuguesePortuguês
O quê? O quê?
O que você quer dizer?
- RussianРусский
Что? Что?
Что ты имеешь в виду?
- Urduاردو
کیا؟ کیا؟
کیا مطلب ہے؟
- Chinese中文
什么？什么？
什么意思？
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Frequently asked questions about What? what?
What does What? what? mean?
What do you mean?
What is the definition of What? what??
An expression used to ask for clarification or show surprise.
How do you use What? what? in a sentence?
When she said she was moving, I just said, 'What? What?'
Can you give another example of What? what??
'What? What do you mean by that?' he asked, confused.
What are synonyms for What? what??
Common alternatives include huh?, pardon?, excuse me?.
What words go with What? what??
It commonly pairs with what do you mean?, what did you say?, what happened?.
What are common mistakes when using What? what??
Using it in formal speeches or meetings. Not pausing correctly after the first 'what' when confused. Overusing, which can sound unsure.
How do you pronounce What? what??
US: //wɑt wɑt//, UK: //wɒt wɒt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is What? what? formal or informal?
"What? what?" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use What? what??
Used in casual conversation to express confusion or surprise. Avoid in formal situations.