what do you want

English

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Phrase

what do you want

  1. (informal) Indicates that the listener is paying attention to the speaker, and wishes to know why they were approached or interrupted.
    Synonyms: (informal) what, what is it, (informal) yeah, yes
  2. (informal) A rude greeting, implying that the speaker does not wish to engage in formalities.

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