interjection
wassup
wo-SUHP
Wassup (interjection) means a very casual greeting, short for "what's up?". Example: “Wassup?" he said, sliding into the seat next to me.”
interjection
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A very casual greeting, short for "what's up?"
""Wassup?" he said, sliding into the seat next to me."
How to use wassup
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, slangy way of saying "hello, how are you?"
When to use it
Very informal; used in speech and texting, not in formal writing.
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What does “wassup” mean?
The word “wassup” means a very casual greeting, short for "what's up?". In plain terms, a casual, slangy way of saying "hello, how are you?".
How do you pronounce “wassup”?
“Wassup” is pronounced wo-SUHP (/wəˈsʌp/ in IPA).
How do you use “wassup” in a sentence?
Here is “wassup” used in a sentence: “"Wassup?" he said, sliding into the seat next to me.”
What part of speech is “wassup”?
“Wassup” is an interjection.