it is what it is 

better described as a statement of acceptance of a situation that is less than perfect.

keeping a dull, going-nowhere, job that pays the bills. "how's work?" "it is what it is."

it is what it is by linkinink April 18, 2009

what it is son 

1. Typically a greeting by a black male to a homie. Commonly used in the exchange of goods or services.

2. Said from a father to a son, usually when the son has fallen upon the father's lap.

1. Man approaches the register. Clerk asks, "What it is son?"

2. Son: Dad, I need to talk to you about something.
Dad: What it is son? And wasssssssup?

what it is son by Steven Muntner *see RAT-MAN February 28, 2005

What it is 

Another way to ask what is going on.

Guy1: Hello
Guy2: What it is

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.

It is what it is by Muttemor September 30, 2014

What it is jive turkey? 

A salutation or a manner of saying hello to a good friend. Remember though, the person must be a jiving fool and must respond with a cool and smooth response.

Nick: Yo, what it is jive turkey?
Danny: Whats up you sucker MC.
Nick: Damn, you are cool and smooth.

What it is jive turkey? by Nick Val. November 8, 2007

What it is 

a phrase that can be used to release one's self from the boring, everyday "what's up?"

popularized by the young and their affinity for intentional incorrectness; a small, subtle step toward the bastardization of the English language

Hey Two-Toes, what it is man?

What it is by the mean bean October 5, 2009

It is what it Is 

What incredibly vapid, stupid and unoriginal people say when they cannot construct a proper thought, retort or sentence.

If you were to ask a nitwit why he left work early, the response would go something like this. I don't know, I mean, I just felt ...I left early. It is what it is.

Or, when you catch a person in a lie, scheme or have proven them wrong in any way, It is what it is is sure to leak from their gaping mouth.

Or, to be dismissive. You promised me a dollar raise a month ago and it hasn't appeared in my check yet.

Well, it is what it is

It is what it Is by Jason JD August 19, 2007