what's with

what's with
phrasal
slang : what is the reason for : what is wrong with

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what's with (informal; esp US)
1. What's the matter with?, what's up with?
2. What do you mean by (doing something)?
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Main Entry:what
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what's with see under ↑what
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Main Entry:with

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what's with (or what's up with)
informal
1 : what is the reason for (something)

(So) what's with the hat? [=why are you wearing that hat?]

He told me to go away. What's up with that? [=why did he do that?]

2 : what is wrong with (someone or something)

What's with him?

What's up with you? You look upset.

I can't figure out what's up with this computer.

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Main Entry:what

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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