Urban Dictionary: what gives

1.	what gives
	It means like, What is going on? Why you doing that? Like, dude, What gives? buy what gives mugs & shirts by Atomix Oct 7, 2003 add a video
2.	what gives
	if your mate does something to you you'll ask him why? or alternativly what gives? person 1:i shagged your mum person 2:why'd you have to do that? what gives? buy what gives mugs & shirts by b3ta Oct 8, 2003 add a video
3.	what gives
	A nonfiction novel written by 16-yr-old Oklahoman Chelsea Marie about her descent into depression, teen suicide, and corruptions in mental healthcare. It was published by TOGI Entertainment in 2007. "Did you read the article about 'What Gives?' in Texas Monthly?" buy what gives mugs & shirts what gives? depression suicide drug use alcoholism mental memoir young author by subplathora Apr 1, 2008 add a video