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wot

wot

9.9
An informal spelling of what used in casual speech and writing
  • other
  • Informal
translation icon : qué
  • She laughed and typed 'wot?' in response to the surprising news.

Examples

  • In the group chat, everyone replied with 'wot' when the plan changed suddenly.

  • He looked at me and said, 'wot do you mean by that?'

  • I wot you mean!

  • Do you wot what I said?

  • In the group chat, everyone replied with 'wot' when the plan changed suddenly.

  • She laughed and typed 'wot?' in response to the surprising news.

  • He looked at me and said, 'wot do you mean by that?'

Synonyms

wha
vswot
  • Informal
61 9.9

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

is a spelling form used in casual speech or online writing, not an exclamation
wat
vswot
  • Slang
1 9.9

A short informal spelling of what used online to show confusion

is used more broadly in casual speech or general writing
wut
vswot
  • Slang
9.9

A funny informal way people write what online to show confusion

is less slangy and used in casual speech or regular writing

Surface Forms

wot main

Etymology

The word wot is also an informal spelling of what, copying how people say it in casual speech or online. A helpful way to remember this sense is that wot is used like 'what' when someone asks a surprised or confused question.