An archaic English phrase that is still used in a legal and governmental context. It is used to ask for a verdict or a vote.

This phrase is sometimes used in everyday conversation with the same meaning - usually with the intent of seeming formal, stylish, or unusual.
Speaker of the House: "Representative from Ohio, what say you? Yah or Nay"
Representative: "Nay"
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-whats up?
-what are you doing?
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what are you saying tonight?
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A rhetorical question used to criticise someone's appearance or attire. The term implies that the person's attire is reminiscent of a more unconventional outfit (perhaps that of a halloween costume).
Oi, Knob-end, what are you meant to be?
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To over examine something so much to a point where you/everyone wants to punch the guy in the face.
Person 1: Dude, money makes the world go 'round!
Person 2: That is an illogical statement, sir. The earth rotates due to the axis located through the center of the earth, with a slight angle. This axis causes the earth to then rotate in a constant 360 degree motion, along a set path around the sun, causing us to have both years and different seasons.
Person 1: What are you, a Ron?!
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A really hip, slang way to say what's up man? Applicable in any situation; to ask what are you doing? how are you doing? what would you like to do? what are you planning on doing? or just a general 'how's life?'

American in origin but became popular in the UK.

Derived from adjective "mousey," a similar word with multiple meanings including icky, lame, suspect and/or grayish brown.
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Since its Halloween...This is the only time when its not sexualized and feels appropriate to ask someone.
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