what's up
"What's up" is a common informal greeting used primarily in American English to initiate a conversation or check on someone's well-being.
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Definition
A2Everyday Conversation
(informal, greeting)A casual way to greet someone, similar to 'hello' or 'hi'.
Example
- Hey, what's up?
- What's up, John?
B1Everyday Conversation
(informal, inquiry)An informal question asking about someone's current activities or well-being.
Example
- What's up with you these days?
- What's up? You seem worried.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "what's up":
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