used to ask someone what they said or what was meant by a certain gesture
Cindy-your one ugly mutha @#!%$&
Jasmin- said what-what??> %$#@!
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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.
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simply means, why does it fucking matter to you.
I just bought 2 of thesame dvds, what of it?
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What For is a chastisement received by those who bother the givers of what for. What For is typically preceded by threatening gestures and followed by pain.
Ben was pissing me off, so I gave him what for.
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An interrogative pronoun often used to seek clarification.
Jules: What does Marsellus Wallace look like?
Brett: What?
Jules: What country are you from?
Brett: What?
Jules: "What" ain't no country I ever heard of! They speak English in "What?!"
Brett: What?
Jules: English, motherfucker! Do you speak it?
Brett: Yes!
Jules: Then you know what I'm saying. Describe what Marsellus Wallace looks like!
Brett: What?
Jules: Say "what" again! Say - "what" - again! I dare you! I double-dare you motherfucker! Say "what" one more goddamn time!
Brett: He's black.
Jules: Go on!
Brett: He's bald.
Jules: Does he look like a bitch?
Brett: What?
Jules: Shoots Brett in the shoulder Does he LOOK like a bitch?!
Brett: No!
Jules: Then why'd you try to fuck him like a bitch, Brett?
by Tamek March 18, 2007
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A) A phrase that seems to simply state the obvious but actually implies helplessness.

B) A phrase that seems to simply state the obvious but actually means "it will be what it is," as in "it ain't gonna change, so deal with it or don't." See also tough shit, oh well, cry me a river and tfb.
Meaning A
J: I can't believe the price of gas!

B: It is what it is.

Meaning B
J: It troubles me that you continue to put cyanide in my Yoohoo even after I've asked you to stop.

B: It is what it is.
by JohnnyAZ May 20, 2006
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