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whatevs

Pronunciation: /wɒ'tɛvz/
(also whatev)
Definition of whatevs

exclamation , adverb , & pronoun

informal
  • whatever: [as exclamation]:I’m sure someone will disagree with my summary, but whatevs It’s not how I envisioned spending my Friday night. Whatev [as adverb]:we have some potatoes that we could grill too (or mash, or bake, or whatevs) [as pronoun]:I have no set plans and am open to whatevs

Origin:

1990s: alteration of whatever

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