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What the Dickens?

Colloquial Phrase

Meaning to question the situation someone might find themselves involved with.

Transexual interpretation:

Manchester trans hangout "Dickenses" 70z and 80z.
"Upon the approach of two gentlemen dressed as ladies I immediately exclaimed to the fellow next to me, WHAT THE DICKENS? before replacing my napkin upon my knee."
by Tony du Angletere March 20, 2022
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what the plum

Innocent, comedic and abrupt way of stating “what the hec!”

Or a phrase in use when baffled over something abrupt or instantaneous.
“Man your Halo skills need working
What the plum dude! Thought you were ‘Mr Nice Guy’, my Halo skills are far from needing any practice.”
by Targaryen April 21, 2018
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Like what??

The phrase “Like what??” started as a natural reaction among Gen Z and LGBTQ+ youth, especially in casual conversation or online. It’s used when someone says something off, confusing, or hypocritical—and instead of dragging them, you just hit them with: “Like what??”

It’s giving side-eye energy. It’s lowkey calling someone out without starting a fight.
Often used in texts, stories, TikToks, or memes with dramatic pause or sass.

This version of “Like what??” was created and popularized by younger online creators as a signature catchphrase or reaction word.
“They said they hate attention… while wearing neon green at 8 AM.”
“Like what??
by Dannyphoodenis May 22, 2025
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what a silencer

when someone tells a bad joke that isnt funny
talon says "and your mom is ugly" Cougar says "what a silencer" everyone else agrees. gets a laugh out of the person saying what a silencer instead of the actaul joke
by coug a loug March 24, 2011
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