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say what 

A term used when a person wishes for a surprising or astonishing statement to be repeated, or simply to show their surprise at said statement. To accurately model the timbre of the phrase, omit a high pitch during the last portion of the phrase in addition to stretching the "what" as long as deemed necessary by the user: Say (In high pitch) Whaaaat?!!
Joe: Im really a woman...
Bob: Say Whaaaaaaaat?!
say what by Adict June 11, 2003

say what? 

Short for: "What did you say?"
Usually used when hearing something unpleasant.
Person 1: Yo, I'ma mess you up!!!
Person 2: Say what?
say what? by Applepiepastry January 26, 2007

Say What??? 

Modern version of the grandparents' phrase "I beg your pardon." Words better when talking to friends, but not so much when talking to teachers or bosses.
1: You wanna go hang later?
2: Say what???
1: I said you wanna go hang later?
2: You know it!
Say What??? by SilvaSanman February 29, 2008

say what 

Same as the word "what did you say?"
Steve: Are you virgin?

marie: Say what?
say what by Randy C. October 17, 2005

say what 

A term habitually used by African-American women after learning surprising news.
Mashantelle: I heard dat Latifette gots her hair all done in braids!

Latoyifa: Say whaaat?

Mashantelle: Mm-hm, girlfriend!
say what by Joel April 12, 2005

SAY WHAT? 

when you have heard something that completely displeases you, and you must ask..

SAY WHAT??
anne talor: sucka you got served!

rickie lake: SAY WHAT??

alex trebek: you must answer in the form of a question!
SAY WHAT? by rancor June 6, 2004