what is it

English

Interjection

what is it

1. Used to ask the listener what they want.

   Synonyms: what, yeah, yes

   Honey, can you come over here for a minute?
   Yes, dear, what is it?

2. An expression of concern, asking for an explanation.

   You're missing appointments, you're failing your classes .... what is it with you lately?

   • 2005, George Evans, Pale Horse Among Us, page 174:

     "He's a head case, man. I mean... what is it with him? He's a sado-sicko, gets high on inflicting pain. He really tied you to the cross?"

Translations

interjection to ask the listener what they want

• Georgian: რა ხდება (ra xdeba), რა იყო (ra iq̇o)
• Italian: che c'e
• Polish: o co chodzi?
• Turkish: ne var, ne oldu, noldu

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