Or what
phrase
Used at the end of a question to express doubt or to ask for agreement.
Are you coming to the party or what?
Often appears as...
- are you coming or what?
- do you understand or what?
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
Used at the end of a question to express irritation or impatience.
Are you going to help me or what?
Often appears as...
- are you going to do it or what?
- do you want it or what?
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
Used at the end of a question to ask the listener to make a decision about something uncertain.
Is it this one or what?
Often appears as...
- is this the one or what?
- is this the right way or what?
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
Used at the end of a question to express doubt or to ask for agreement.
Are you coming to the party or what?
Often appears as...
- are you coming or what?
- do you understand or what?
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
Used at the end of a question to express irritation or impatience.
Are you going to help me or what?
Often appears as...
- are you going to do it or what?
- do you want it or what?
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
Used at the end of a question to ask the listener to make a decision about something uncertain.
Is it this one or what?
Often appears as...
- is this the one or what?
- is this the right way or what?
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Seeking Confirmation
It is used to prompt someone to confirm or deny something when you expect they will agree.
You think it's a bad idea or what?
Pro Tip 2/3Accentuating Doubt
Emphasizes your uncertainty about a situation or decision, expecting input.
Is he joking, or what?
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Speech Marker
This phrase is informal, best used among friends or in casual settings, not formal occasions.
Do you like this song, or what?
Pro Tip 1/3Seeking Confirmation
It is used to prompt someone to confirm or deny something when you expect they will agree.
You think it's a bad idea or what?
Pro Tip 2/3Accentuating Doubt
Emphasizes your uncertainty about a situation or decision, expecting input.
Is he joking, or what?
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Speech Marker
This phrase is informal, best used among friends or in casual settings, not formal occasions.
Do you like this song, or what?
Pro Tip 1/3Seeking Confirmation
It is used to prompt someone to confirm or deny something when you expect they will agree.
You think it's a bad idea or what?
Pro Tip 2/3Accentuating Doubt
Emphasizes your uncertainty about a situation or decision, expecting input.
Is he joking, or what?
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Speech Marker
This phrase is informal, best used among friends or in casual settings, not formal occasions.
Do you like this song, or what?
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