what

interjection

Definition of whatnext
as in why
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable what! I can't believe we won!

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  1. oh
  2. hey
  3. well
Interjection
  • Fact checked by Sarah Scott Mom-of-three Mandy Moore is oh so relatable.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
  • But oh, whatever happened to the wisdom of the Beatles’ joy?
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of oh
Interjection
  • Those characters were mostly Final Fantasy 7's Tifa and Like a Dragon's Kiryu, but hey, Clive is almost like one of those, being from Final Fantasy.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Like, hey, that promising Tinder match did mention a recent breakup.
    Julia Ries, SELF, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of hey
Interjection
  • Fruity is often used to describe aromas or flavors of, well, fruit in a sparkling wine.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Coaches Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, and Michael Bublé will be there as usual, but that's one of the only things that's normal about this last Voice episode of the year — well, that and the fact there will be a whole lot of amazing singing going on.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of well
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