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Definition of whatevs

whatevs

/wəˈtɛvz/
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whatevs Game Scores & Validity

• interjection

1

Used in informal speech to express indifference, mild dismissal, or reluctant acceptance of a situation or statement.

Example

"If they don't want to invite us to the party, whatevs—we can just go to the movies instead."

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• pronoun

1

Anything of that sort, or anything that one prefers (used informally at the end of a list or to indicate an open choice).

Example

"We can grab pizza, tacos, or whatevs when you get off work."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because 'whatevs' is a casual, often flippant slang clipping of 'whatever', it should be avoided in formal, academic, or professional communication.

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