it is what it is

1. Humble resignation to the circumstances of a situation that are beyond your control.

2. Euphemism for having little regard for outcome of a situation that will have a negative effect on those around you.

Example 1. It is a shame that Jimmie has left, but it is what it is.

Example 2. It's unfortunate you had to work late last night, but you know, it is what it is.

by rsdsgnist March 3, 2010

What the--?

What one says when in shock and is in public.

"Sir, your car's been stolen."

"What the--?"

by nobodyinparticular December 15, 2008

what?

Overused,annoying word on every college campus inspired by Dave Chapelle's inpression of Lil Jon

Amy Fabreeze: WHAT?
Me: Shut the fuck up! It's old!

by Tito March 23, 2004

What the what the

What is it' , confused

Well what the what the I don't know

by Knowledge is a blessing May 24, 2020

what-and-what

Neck and neck. About the same. No real difference.

“Their skills were about what-and-what.

by Thomas Novak April 27, 2021

and what not

a nothing phrase that is used at the start or at the end of a real sentence. . .typically indicating the user is uneducated or on drugs

So i went to the store and what not. . .and we bought a bunch of stuff and what not. . .

by steph and shan January 20, 2008

What the

An expression of surprise, or incomprehension.

Also see
What the hell
What the heck
What the fuck
WTF
What in Blue Blazes

As his slumbering mind was touched by the dawning rays of wakefulness, his first impression was of a mop of frizzy orange hair brushing his face. Awareness suddenly slapped him upside his head, not only was there was a person seated on his lap, but he was strapped inside a car sardine-can-packed with clowns, missiling towards a burning building. "What the!" he exclaimed.

by Chaz August 11, 2005