it is what it is

This phrase can have a more aggressive or assertive stance defining the speakers dominant position or status.

When asked how they had won the game,the quarterback replied to the sports writer that, "It is what it is, we're just the better team."

by Name Brand March 7, 2009

it is what it is

An expression of dismissal in response to an inane, disagreed with, or inaccurate statement or question.

Example 1:

Person 1: They just dissed me because I was wearing green pants. Can you believe it?

Person 2: It is what it is.

Example 2:

Person 1: I can't believe that I have to pay for a bottle of water at this concert! It should be free!

Person 2: It is what it is.

by oaktb October 31, 2011

what the what

A popular phrase used by gumball in the TV kids show "the amazing world of gumball".

What the what, how'd you do that

by Blue baby boi jace March 3, 2019

what-what?

Very old-fasioned upper-class British expression seeking agreement with whatever you've just said. Similar to "don't you think?"

She's a fine piece of totty, what-what?

by Linton February 16, 2004

What the What?

Play on what the hell or WTF. Apparently coined by Tina Fey's Liz Lemon character on the tv sitcom 30 Rock. Somewhat sarcastic poke at tv language censor dubbing where over-dubbed audio often uses lame alternatives the actual swear word. What the fuck you motherfucker would be dubbed "What the frick you motherlover?!?"

Dude1: I just heard Michael Jackson died, Farrah Fawcett died and China blocked Twitter and Facebook. Too much! I can't believe it!
Dude2: Whao, what the what?!

by buckedchuck July 8, 2009

What what

A signal of comradery given among gangstaz to symbolize brotherhood. That is, not to exclude womyn either.

Chant:
"Lab AB!"
"What what!"
"AB"
"what what"
ect...

by Josh, Kevin, Durfs September 12, 2005

what what

phrase made popular by rapper Noreaga or NORE. it can be used as a greeting like what up. or in a fight when you win, then get up in that bitches face and be like, what what!

what what homes! thizz is what it is

by sweetness-and-light June 3, 2007