for what?

A term used as an interrogative sentence meaning "Why" or "How". This term is often used in informal situations when proper speech is not necessary.

1: That guy just got into an accident.

2: For what?

1: Well, he ran a red light and the other car crashed into him.

by pushitpushit May 4, 2009

what of it

what now? whatcha gonna do about it?

Yeah, I haven't showered in 3 days.. what of it, biatch?

by Sure Nuff August 3, 2005

What's That?

Another way of saying "what?" or "pardon me"

Synonyms: what, pardon me, say that again, I beg your pardon, I'm sorry?

Person 1- (Says something unintelligible)
Person 2 - What's that?"
Person 1 - I said we should head back now.
Person 2- Oh, alright then

by scratchpiece January 23, 2011

What

1. A word used when you want someone to clarify a statement
2. A little-known country where they may or may not speak English.

1: mumbles
2: What?
1: I said would you like to go to lunch?

A: What country you from?
B: What?
A: What ain't no country I've ever heard of. Do they speak English in What?

by hrdcrnwo February 6, 2010

What is it?

Something Sudo Reboot says due to a complete lack of knowledge in any given subject area.

I'm now installing, 'what is it?' er my er 'what is it?' network driver.

by Silent Robot January 12, 2021

What was was

In Hebrew - the past is unchangable, don't look back.

(Extended form of that phrase: What was was - was was.)

A: Once you were so hot - now you look like a cow.
B: leave me in your mother, What was was.

by Tamar May 13, 2005

what it is?

a question, usually, if not always, the question is

"what's up?"

Stew walks up to Quintavius

Stew: "hey"

Quintavius: "What it is?"

by Jesus Martinez September 20, 2006