# what's up

Pronunciation: US say "wuts UP" /ˌwʌts ˈʌp/; UK/AUS say "wots UP" /ˌwɒts ˈʌp/

## Idiom

1. A casual greeting, used much like hi or nice to meet you, and usually not expecting a real answer. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: A friendly, casual way to say hello.
   - _What's up, everybody? Thanks for coming out tonight._
   - _Hey, what's up? I'm Sam, Jen's roommate._
2. Used to ask what is happening or what someone is doing. *(colloquial, US)*
   - Simple: Used to ask someone what is happening or what they are doing.
   - _What's up tonight? Does anybody want to see a movie?_
   - _I'm just calling to find out what's up with the new job._
3. Used to ask what the matter is or what is wrong. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: Used to ask what is wrong or what the problem is.
   - _What's up with the printer? It keeps jamming on every page._
   - _You've hardly said a word all evening. What's up?_

## Origin

Popularized as early as 1940 by the cartoon character Bugs Bunny in his catchphrase “Eh... What's up, doc?” It was originally a common greeting in the neighborhood of Taylor, Texas, where Bugs Bunny's creator, Tex Avery, lived.

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