What's Up Doc

Animated rabbit's signature greeting

What's Up Doc is a catchphrase made famous by Bugs Bunny, the cartoon rabbit, typically delivered while nonchalantly munching a carrot.

The greeting blends casual friendliness with mocking irreverence—Bugs uses it to disarm enemies and deflect danger.

Outside cartoons, it signals playful familiarity or deliberately corny humor: He popped his head in the door and said, "What's up, Doc?".

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Bugs Bunny · Looney Tunes · Merrie Melodies · Elmer Fudd · greeting · casual · hey · wassup · howdy · Barbra Streisand · screwball · screwball comedy · comedy · chase · slapstick · Warner Bros · animated · wisecrack

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formality/register

What's Up Docsir

Formal male address

Your Excellency · I beg your pardon · Your Honor

cultural attitude

What's Up DocI'll be back

Promise of imminent return

kid

cultural/comedic style

What's Up DocI am Groot

Self-identifying flora statement

Family

what, doc, doctor, doctoral, doctorate, docent, document, docile, doctrine

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G