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wut

wut

9.9
A funny informal way people write what online to show confusion
  • other
  • Slang
translation icon : ¿qué?
  • She replied with a simple wut after reading the confusing instructions.

Examples

  • I just saw a cat wearing a hat. wut?

  • Did he really say that? wut!

  • When he saw the strange photo, he just typed wut in the chat.

  • If you don't understand the joke, you might just say wut.

  • When he saw the strange photo, he typed wut in the chat, showing his confusion.

  • After reading the confusing instructions, she simply replied with wut.

  • If the punchline doesn't make sense, saying wut is a common reaction.

Synonyms

huh
vswut
  • Informal
∞ 8.2

A short sound that shows you do not believe what someone said

is a playful online misspelling expressing confusion or disbelief, not a response word
what the heck
vswut
  • Informal
90 8.9

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

is a short playful online misspelling rather than a full surprise phrase
wha
vswut
  • Informal
61 9.9

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

is instead a playful online misspelling expressing confusion or disbelief
wat
vswut
  • Slang
1 9.9

A short informal spelling of what used online to show confusion

is the playful online misspelling used to show confusion or disbelief
wot
vswut
  • Informal
9.9

An informal spelling of what used in casual speech and writing

is mainly a slang online humorous spelling rather than general casual spelling
wth
vswut
  • Slang
9.9

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

is a slang spelling of the single question word, not an oath phrase

Surface Forms

wut main

Etymology

The word wut is a playful internet spelling of the common word what, used to show quick confusion or surprise. Think of it as a lazy or shocked 'what?', so when someone types wut they are showing 'confusion' or 'disbelief'.