Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

whats-up

phrase
/wɒts ʌp/
Definition
A casual greeting used to ask someone what is happening or how they are doing.
Examples
  • He walked in and simply said, ‘What’s up?’
  • Whenever I see my friends, I always ask, ‘What’s up?’
  • She texted me ‘what’s up’ to see if I was free to chat.
Meaning
It is often used among friends or acquaintances to inquire about someone’s current state or activities.
Synonyms
  • What’s going on?
  • What’s happening?
  • How’s it going?