what, me worry
English edit
Phrase edit
- (idiomatic, US) As an interrogatory, indicative of a nonchalant attitude towards potential criticism, not caring about what other people think, confident and self-possessed.
Usage notes edit
- Associated with and frequently cited, ironically, as a reiteration of a motto associated with Mad magazine, a US humor publication from the 1960s and later. Frequently used as an ironic title for political satire.