Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wth

Abbreviation/Slang
/wˈiːˈtiːˈeɪtʃ/
Definition
An abbreviation that stands for ‘what the hell’ or ‘what the h***’, used to express disbelief, confusion, or surprise.
Examples
  • I just heard the news about the party, WTH is going on?
  • WTH! I can’t believe he did that.
  • She looked at me and said, WTH are you talking about?
Meaning
WTH is often used in text messages and online conversations to convey shock or to question something unexpected.
Synonyms
  • What the heck
  • What the flip
  • What in the world