English to English Dictionary

Whataboutism

The technique or practice of responding to an accusation or difficult question by making a counter-accusation or raising a different issue, typically in order to deflect attention.

Whatchamacallit

A word used as a substitute for a name or object that is temporarily forgotten, unknown, or unnamed.

Whatever

Anything or everything that is the case or that is specified.

Whatsername

A placeholder used when one cannot remember or does not know a woman's or girl's name.

Whatsit

A term used to refer to something whose name is unknown or forgotten.

Whatsoever

Used after a noun to emphasize a negative statement (meaning 'any at all').

Whaup

A curlew, a large wading bird known for its long legs and distinctive curved bill.

Wheat

A widely cultivated cereal grass whose grain is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc.

Wheat Noodle

A type of noodle made primarily from wheat flour and water, commonly used in various Asian cuisines.

Wheech

To move swiftly, suddenly, or with a rushing sound; to whisk or hurl something rapidly.

Wheel

A circular object that revolves on an axle and is fixed below a vehicle or other object to enable it to move easily over the ground.

Wheel-horse

A horse hitched nearest to the wheels of a carriage or wagon, positioned behind the leaders to help back up or guide the vehicle.