would've

An abbreviation of "would have".

Used in American English.

Ex: "I would've went, but I'm too tired.

by NY Phenom November 4, 2013

Who would've thunk?

It is a phrase to denote surprise, thoughtfulness and shock on an event or happening

Joe: America gets a black president
Bill: Who would've thunk?

by shrikash December 8, 2009

could've, would've, should've

The idea of reflecting back on your life and thinking about how things might now be better if you did things differently in the past. Usually involves feelings of guilt.

"I'm always thinking about the ghosts in my past, you know. The could've, would've, should've."

by yes juanito yes December 21, 2017

Is what I would've said

When you do something contradictory to whatever the fuck you just said.

I'm gonna die now
*epic not die*
Is what I would've said

by mrrainbow56 May 6, 2021

Little more choke and you would've started luv!

Helpful advice to give, in the event of someone farting loudly, in public.

1. Refers to 20th Century cars, where the "choke" would give more gas to the acceleration
2. Best delivered using an Australian accent

Scene: Very quiet, contemplative, fine art museum moment. While gazing thoughtfully at Monet's lilies in their pond, large Marge lets rip with a loud, egg-tinged room emptier. A Helpful Gentleman suggests: "Little more choke and you would've started luv!"

by EuroDingo_Word November 21, 2009