what is

An abbreviation of "what's happening?" or "what's going on?" commonly used as a greeting by youths in the North of England.

Chris: "What is bro?"
Luke: "Chilling lad."

by ziphoe April 9, 2017

on what?

Used to verify sincerity/truth. shortened version of questioning statements one might place on something dear to them. Like I bet on my mothers grave, I'm telling the truth.

Person #1: "I hit that shit last night!"

Person #2: "For Reals? On what?"

by Malaine September 22, 2005

what=?

"what=?" is often used as an answer to something that has nothing to do with anything.

Its also common that "what=?" will be replied to the previous "what=?"

#1: Hai gaiz! Im baack!
#2: I used deoderant this morning.
#1: what=?
#2: what=?

by Bearhands March 12, 2008

on the what

meaning on the real, are you serious

I just got with that chick over there last night.
On the What?
On the real.

by Marissa May 1, 2004

What it is

Another way to ask what is going on.

Guy1: Hello
Guy2: What it is

by Tswitz00 November 15, 2006

It is what it is

Phrase used by someone in order to accept even the most 'unacceptable' situation that would normally be a load of horse shit. Only because they know they have to.

Tom: Man why do we have to pay taxes for people who don't even work?

Bob: Hey man, it is what it is.

by Muttemor September 30, 2014

and what

Roughly equates to "so what". Can also mean absolutely nothing, depending on the context.

Context usually found in England, or at least London, is during the build-up to a fight in order to start something.

And what? You startin? And what?

by Someone else March 23, 2005