wat

Pluralwats

1. 1
   pronouncolloquial

   Alternative spelling of what. It is a casual way to write the word in texts and online chats.

   Wat did you say to him just now?

   I really don't know wat she wants from me.

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   A Buddhist temple in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia.

   Like a church or mosque, but a place where Buddhists pray.

   We took off our shoes before entering the wat.

   The old wat near the river drew crowds of visitors.

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3. 3
   nouncountable

   A thick stew or curry from Ethiopia and Eritrea.

   Like a thick stew you scoop up with bread instead of a spoon.

   She served the wat with a piece of soft flatbread.

   This wat was rich, spicy, and full of tender meat.

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4. 4
   determinercolloquial

   Alternative spelling of what. Use it before a noun in casual writing online.

   Wat time does the movie start tonight?

   Wat color should we paint the room?

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5. 5
   adverbcolloquial

   Informal spelling of what, used online. Often in the phrase 'wat with' to give a reason.

   Wat with all the homework, she had no time to play.

   Wat with the rain, we decided to stay inside.

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