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wat

wat

1 9.9
A short informal spelling of what used online to show confusion
  • interjection
  • Slang
translation icon : ¿qué?
  • Edit: wat, how is it possible I have two SEOmoz accounts?

Examples

Synonyms

huh
vswat
  • Informal
8.0

A short sound that shows you do not understand or are surprised

is mainly a written humorous form used online, not a spoken cue
whoa
vswat
  • Informal
7.2

To say when surprised or when you want someone to stop suddenly

is an online humorous writing for confusion, not a command to stop
what the hell
vswat
  • NSFW
347 8.9

An angry or surprised question showing you do not believe something

is milder and more humorous single-word writing online
what the heck
vswat
  • Informal
90 8.9

A short cry to show surprise, confusion, disbelief, or casual acceptance

is a short single-word online exclamation rather than a phrase
wha
vswat
  • Informal
61 9.9

A short informal word people say to show surprise or ask someone to repeat

is more for online confusion or surprise, not requesting repetition
woah
vswat
  • Informal
14 8.8

A short cry people use to show surprise or amazement

focuses on confusion or surprise rather than amazement
wah
vswat
  • Informal
14 9.9

A short cry showing surprise or excitement

is more for confusion or surprise, not admiration or excitement
wut
vswat
  • Slang
9.9

A funny informal way people write what online to show confusion

expresses surprise rather than strong disbelief
wot
vswat
  • Informal
9.9

An informal spelling of what used in casual speech and writing

is used mainly in online humorous writing rather than speech
wth
vswat
  • Slang
9.9

A short informal way people use to show surprise, confusion, or disbelief

is a single-word informal written form, not an abbreviation of a phrase
what the what
vswat
  • Informal
9.9

A short phrase people say to show surprise or confusion

is the short single-word humorous writing used online
OMFG
vswat
  • Offensive
9.9

A short informal online message that shows very strong surprise or excitement

expresses milder confusion or surprise, not extreme shock

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Wat is an informal internet spelling of what, used to show 'confusion' or surprise. A helpful way to remember it is to think of it as the short, puzzled 'what' you type when something makes no sense.