what is that
Baffled pointing question
A question or exclamation seeking identification of something unfamiliar or unexpected: What is that thing on the roof?
The phrase often conveys surprise, confusion, or mild alarm.
With emphasis on *that*, it can express disgust or disbelief: What IS that?
In casual speech, frequently contracted to what's that?
- questionRequest for information
- discoverFind something unknown
- nameIdentifying word for someone
- askSeek an answer
- queryRequest for information
define · discern · explore · wonder · learn · probe · examine · huh · come again · observe · pinpoint · describe · explain · investigate · distinguish · figure out · analyze · interrogate
- distractionsdistraction, digression, tangent, sidetrack, diversion
what is thatit is
Confirmation of truth
let me explain · statement · declaration · assertion · announcement
what is thatof course
Expression of obvious agreement
clearly · naturally · certainty · recognition · familiarity
what is thatwhatever
Expression of apathy
disregard · indifference · obliviousness · tuning out · who cares
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