whaddaya
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9.9
To ask what someone thinks or wants now in casual speech
- other
- /ˈwʌdəjə/
- Informal
:
qué quieres
- Whaddaya think about going to the movies tonight?
Examples
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Whaddaya say we grab some coffee after work?
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Hey, whaddaya need from the store before I leave?
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Hey, whaddaya think about this movie?
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So, whaddaya want to do tonight?
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Whaddaya think about going to the movies tonight?
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Hey, whaddaya need from the store before I leave?
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Whaddaya say we grab some coffee after work?
Synonyms
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9.9
A casual way to ask what you are doing or thinking
is limited to spoken casual conversation and not used in writing
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9.9
A casual spoken way to ask what someone thinks or wants
is narrower and used only for the present what do you question
Surface Forms
whaddaya main
Etymology
Whaddaya comes from saying what, do, and you very quickly in casual speech, so the three words join into one sound. So, it is a relaxed, spoken way to ask 'what do you' in everyday conversation.