Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
what-are-you-playing-at
Phrase
/wɒt əː juː ˈpleɪɪŋ æt/
Definition
A phrase used to ask someone about their actions, often implying confusion or disapproval.
Examples
- What are you playing at? You can’t just leave your homework undone!
- When she saw him wearing two different shoes, she asked, ‘What are you playing at?’
Meaning
This expression is typically used to question someone’s behavior, especially when it seems foolish or unexpected.
Synonyms
- What’s going on?
- What are you doing?
- What’s the meaning of this?
