in a nutshell, it means "this is the way its going right now, and thats how it is." kind of a way to say: dont overthink the situation. a reminder to keep things simple, dont overanalyze things, or a way to put a definition on something thats hard to explain.
Friend: "So what's the deal with you and Bobby? I thought you guys were together, but then someone said you broke up, and then somebody else told me you were broken up but 'friends with benefits' So what's the true relationship status?
Girlfriend: it is what it is.
Girlfriend: it is what it is.
by Charlotte Kenfield December 06, 2006
by linkinink March 31, 2009
A more hip hop way of saying "etc", or a verbal way of expressing "..." It is said by those that have so much poppin' that they don't have the time or energy to explain what the "what not" is. This term should not be used by wannabe gangstas, as this will only serve to slash your street cred. People will know you have no substance behind your "what not."
by Lil' S, October 05, 2007
by T8KEM August 16, 2005
When somebody starts to tell you a story that you think is going somewhere but it doesn't, so you have to ask a question (and then what?), but there is no more to the story.
by SallySmartyPants March 20, 2012
-What's it?
-Jackshit, I'm bored
-Jackshit, I'm bored
by princZess420 February 18, 2004
What For is received by those who bother the givers of what for. What For is preceded by threatening gestures and followed by pain.
by Saggy McPants November 28, 2006