wassup
Americaninterjection
Etymology
Origin of wassup
First recorded in 1900–05; pronunciation alteration of what’s up (in the same sense)
Example Sentences
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In 2018, Holland became the country's first openly gay K-pop artist and, in 2020, Jiae, a former member of girl group Wassup, came out as bisexual.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2025
"Wassup with people saying they don’t shower? It’s giving itchy," the "WAP" rapper, 28, tweeted after several stars admitted that daily showers just aren’t necessary in their household.
From Fox News • Aug. 11, 2021
"Wassup? Hola. Hi, Hi, Hi!" the bird chatters as Ostro wanders off to peruse the other works-in-progress.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2015
Before making Wassup Rockers, his film about 14-year-old Latinos from LA, he spent many weekends hanging out with his subjects.
From The Guardian • Feb. 13, 2011
"Wassup y'all?" she said, cocking her head, clearly trying to figure out what was going on.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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