whatsamatta

English

Alternative forms

• wassamatta
• wassamatter
• whassamatta
• whassamatter
• whatsamatter
• wossamatter

Etymology

Pronunciation spelling of what's the matter.

Pronunciation

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Contraction

whatsamatta

1. (idiomatic) What is the matter? What is wrong?

   Whatsamatta you? (What's the matter with you?)

Usage notes

• Used to represent an immigrant dialect or accent, typically Italian.