what's new
The phrase "what's new" serves as a versatile tool in casual conversation, often used to inquire about recent events or to greet someone.
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Definition
A2Casual Conversation
(informal)A casual greeting or inquiry asking for recent news or updates.
Example
- Hey, what's new with you?
- What's new since we last met?
B1Social Interaction
(informal)A phrase used to ask someone about recent events or changes in their life.
Example
- So, what's new in your world?
- Tell me what's new at your job.
B2Rhetorical
(sarcastic, idiomatic)Used sarcastically to imply that a situation remains unsatisfactory or unchanged.
Example
- You're late again? What's new?
- Still stuck in traffic? What's new?
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "what's new":
what's upwhat's goodwhat's going onbrand newhot off the press