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whatever
What does whatever mean?
A dismissive brush-off signaling you're done with the conversation and don't care.
"You're wrong but whatever."
Origin
A long-standing English word weaponized into a sassy teen brush-off through 90s and 2000s movies and sitcoms like Clueless. The accompanying 'W' hand gesture cemented its iconic status.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'whatever' mean as slang?
Used as slang it's a dismissive way of saying you don't care, often with attitude. It signals you're ending the conversation.
What's the 'whatever' hand sign?
It's a 'W' formed with both hands' fingers, popularized by 90s teen culture to underline a sassy 'whatever.'
Is 'whatever' still used?
Yes, the dismissive use is timeless, though the full sassy 'W' gesture version is now a 90s and 2000s nostalgia move.
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