What the hale?

An Irish saying which is derived from the phrase what the hay bale? - a phrase used at harvest time to inquire about the harvest's progress. Typically used instead of the more offensive what the hell?

What the hale? - is it {the harvest} going well?

by lsweeney22 September 19, 2013

what a dump

An insult launched at someone to destroy their illusion that some place is great.
An assessment of a place of business that you visit on a back way road trip.
Your first thought at the sight of:
A low cost motel room.
A nasty eatery.
A greasy, dusty gas station with expired snack food and a gross restroom.
A line made famous by Bette Davis in the 1949 movie Beyond the Forest co-starring Joseph Cotten.

I can't believe you chose this crappy motel for our wedding night, what a dump!

by jsd9632 March 14, 2012

What Are Those?!

This is what you say/scream when you see someone wearing shoes or other footwear that are dirty and/or non-brand unknown. You should also point your finger in the air then while saying "what are those?!" Make your way down to the person shoes, all while their back is turned.

*boy sees dirty non-branded shoes*

Boy: What Are Those?!

Crowd: *laughs*

Person with ugly shoes: huh? (Unaware of what just happened, so they laugh)

by JOHNxRYAN95 October 2, 2011

what time it is

A basic piece of information any modern person should know.

That foo is so dumb, he don't even know what time it is!

by gonzobrains July 6, 2016

That's what happens

A catchphrase used to rub one's success in an enemies' nose.

Pitcher: "I should have known better than to throw him a fast ball right down the middle of the plate."

Batter: " That's what happens !"

by Carly Wild February 12, 2009

awkward "what?"

When someone is talking to you and you don't hear them so you say "What?" and they repeat themselves but you still don't hear them so you say "What?" again and they repeat themselves again but you still don't hear them so you just smile and nod.

"How do you do this math problem?"
"What?"
"How do you do this math problem?"
"What?"
"How do you do this math problem?"
... smile and nod... "Oh, ok..."

Awkward "what?"

by DiSK151712 July 18, 2010

What A Drag

Phrase used for showing distaste for a situation. Mostly used for something that disrupts pleasurable (often illegal) activates, or requires too much work. “What a Drag” can be used after any major request, or statement.

"Man, that cop busted me with my Jane! What a drag...",

by Nex Vultuosus April 22, 2008