wat
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9.9
- interjection
- Slang
- Edit: wat, how is it possible I have two SEOmoz accounts?
Examples
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Wat?
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Wat? I can't believe what you just said!
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Wat, you remember church as a boy.
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- Oh, I feel so lazy, Wat.
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- Wat, don't you mess with me, right?
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Calm down, Wat.
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Wat, let him go!
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Wat, how did you even come up with that idea?
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Wat, is that really true?
Synonyms
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7.2
To say when surprised or when you want someone to stop suddenly
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8.9
An angry or surprised question showing you do not believe something
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8.0
A short sound that shows you do not understand or are surprised
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9.9
A short informal word people say to show surprise or ask someone to repeat
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8.9
A short cry to show surprise, confusion, disbelief, or casual acceptance
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9.9
A short phrase people say to show surprise or confusion
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8.8
A short cry people use to show surprise or amazement
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9.9
A short cry showing surprise or excitement
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9.9
An informal spelling of what used in casual speech and writing
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9.9
A short informal way people use to show surprise, confusion, or disbelief
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9.9
A short informal online message that shows very strong surprise or excitement
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9.9
A funny informal way people write what online to show confusion
Surface Forms
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.