how about

phrasal

: what do you say to or think of

how about a game of tennis

: would you like to have

how about some more pie

or give

how about a couple of dollars until payday

or agree to

well, how about it, are you coming

* * *

I

see how I

II

1) used to make a suggestion or offer

how about a drink?

2) used when asking for information or an opinion on something

how about your company?

* * *

how about — see ↑how, 1

• • •

Main Entry: ↑about

————————

how about

1 : does that include (someone) : what about

“We're all going to the beach.” “How about Kenny?”

2 informal

2 a

— used to show that you are very impressed by someone or something

He won again! How about that guy! [=isn't that guy amazing/impressive?]

2 b how about that chiefly US

— used to show that you are surprised or pleased by something

He won again! How about that! [=what good news!; isn't that great?]

3 also US (informal) how's about

3 a

— used to make a suggestion about what could be done

We'll need to talk about this again. How about (meeting) next month?

How about [=what about] driving to the coast for the weekend?

How about another game? [=would you like to play another game?]

What should we do tonight? How about (seeing) a movie?

How's about some more pie?

3 b

— used to ask someone to give you something

How about a couple of dollars until payday? [=can you loan me a couple of dollars until payday?]

How's about (offering me) a drink?

3 c

— used to ask if someone will do something

Well, how about it, are you coming?

4

— used to ask someone to tell you something in response to what you have just said

I like skiing and hiking. How about you? [=what sports do you like?]

I'm ready to go. How about you? [=are you ready, too?]

• • •

Main Entry: ↑how