what's with
The phrase "what's with" is commonly used in informal speech to ask for an explanation or express confusion about a situation or behavior.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, idiom)Used to ask for the reason or explanation behind something.
Example
- What's with the new haircut?
- What's with all the noise?
B2General
(informal, idiom)Used to express confusion or curiosity about someone's behavior or a situation.
Example
- What's with him today? He seems upset.
- What's with the strange look on your face?
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "what's with":
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