Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

what do you want

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.73 in modern English

Syllables
what -do y-ou want
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Indicates that the listener is paying attention to the speaker, and wishes to know why they were approached or interrupted.

Informal

phrase

A rude greeting, implying that the speaker does not wish to engage in formalities.

Informal

Usage

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What does what do you want mean?
Indicates that the listener is paying attention to the speaker, and wishes to know why they were approached or interrupted.

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