whatev
Indifferent verbal shrug
Whatev is a dismissive interjection, a casual clipping of whatever.
It signals indifference or mild annoyance: You don't like my outfit? Whatev.
The truncated form emphasizes nonchalance—too unbothered to finish the word.
Abrupt, curt rejection
- shrugShoulder gesture of uncertainty
- eye-rollGesture of exasperation
- hand-waveDismissive explanation dodge
- blow-offDeliberate avoidance or dismissal
meh · pfft · unbothered · disregard · ignore · snub · cold-shoulder · rebuff
Casual, everyday language
- casualRelaxed and informal
- informalRelaxed, not official
- conversationalRelating to informal dialogue
- slangyUsing informal expressions
vernacular · abbreviation · shorthand · millennial · trendy · hip · cool · chill
Calm, casual composure
- apathyAbsence of feeling
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- unconcernAbsence of worry
- disinterestAbsence of bias
aloofness · insouciance · impassivity · coolness · boredom · dispassion · unresponsiveness · equanimity
Of youth, 13-19
- adolescentPerson in puberty
- youngNot yet mature
- millennialConcerning thousand-year cycles
- valley-girlAffluent suburban teen stereotype
rebellious · sassy · eye-rolling · attitude · sarcastic · ironic · irreverent · cheeky
brushoff
Abrupt, curt rejection
- shrugShoulder gesture of uncertainty
- eye-rollGesture of exasperation
- hand-waveDismissive explanation dodge
blow-off · meh · pfft · unbothered · disregard · ignore · snub · cold-shoulder · rebuff · slight
colloquial
Casual, everyday language
- casualRelaxed and informal
- informalRelaxed, not official
- conversationalRelating to informal dialogue
slangy · vernacular · abbreviation · shorthand · millennial · trendy · hip · cool · chill · laid-back
nonchalance
Calm, casual composure
- apathyAbsence of feeling
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- unconcernAbsence of worry
disinterest · aloofness · insouciance · impassivity · coolness · boredom · dispassion · unresponsiveness · equanimity · unperturbed
teenage
Of youth, 13-19
- adolescentPerson in puberty
- youngNot yet mature
- millennialConcerning thousand-year cycles
valley-girl · rebellious · sassy · eye-rolling · attitude · sarcastic · ironic · irreverent · cheeky · flippant
whatevabsolutely
Completely, without exception
definitely · count me in · enthusiastically · hell yes · totally
whatevabsolutely
Completely, without exception
definitely · no way · certainly · unequivocally · firmly
- whatever you sayPassive agreement phrase
- whatever it takesAny necessary action
- whatever happensAny eventual outcome
- whatever floats your boatPersonal preference accepted
- or whatever
- whatever works