whatev

English

Etymology

Clipping of whatever

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /wʌtˈɛv/, [wʌɾˈɛv]
• (UK) IPA^(key): /wɒˈtɛv/

Interjection

whatev

1. (informal) whatever

   If you don't greet the customers when they enter the store, you are going to be fired! – Whatev.

   • 2010, Nick McDonell, Twelve, Grove/Atlantic, Inc., →ISBN, page 95:

     She grins, and Andrew laughs. “Whatev.” “Whatev?” “Word.” “You mean, like, let's g?” “No go's already short enough, you don't need to abbreviate it.”

   • 2015, Leigh Santoro, Myself, iUniverse, →ISBN, page 87:

     With an air of complete insouciance, Raine remarked, “Whatev, Doc. I'm here all week.”

   • 2015, Katie Macalister, The Importance of Being Alice, Penguin, →ISBN, page 8:

     “Whatev.” – “Really, Bertie? Whatev? You can't even be bothered to add the last syllable?”

Usage notes

Usage of this form generally indicates complete apathy.

Translations

whatever

• Dutch: boeie (nl)

Anagrams

• waveth, what've