what's up with en · X
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(colloquial, in rhetorical questions or salutations) What's wrong with; what's the problem or matter with. Said to express that the behaviour of someone, or operation of something, is out of the ordinary or problematic.
What’s up with you?
What the hell's up with this stupid computer now?!
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(colloquial, in rhetorical questions) Used to express disbelief or curiosity.
What’s up with all this new music they’re playing?
They raised my electricity rates again. What’s up with that?
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(colloquial, in statements) (The thing that is) the problem or issue with.
I'll tell you what's up with the Government!
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| what's up with ... | canonical | lexicographic |
Relateds
what's up · what's cooking · what gives
Synonyms
what's the story with · what's with · what's eating · what's the matter with · what's the deal with
Translations (8)
is hvað er málið með (used to express disbelief or curiosity) · pl o co chodzi z? (used to express disbelief or curiosity) · it cosa c'è che non va in (said to express a person's behavior is out of the ordinary) · es qué pasa/ocurre/sucede con (said to express a person's behavior is out of the ordinary) · it cos'ha che non va? (said to express a person's behavior is out of the ordinary) · da hvad sker der for (used to express disbelief or curiosity) · pl co jest z? (said to express a person's behavior is out of the ordinary) · ro ce s-a întâmplat cu... (used to express disbelief or curiosity)