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what

/wɑt/ interjection C2
  1. An expression of surprise or disbelief. · What! That’s amazing!· wait this song is so good whattt
  2. What do you want? An abrupt, usually unfriendly enquiry as to what a person desires. · What? I'm busy.
  3. What did you say? I beg your pardon? This usage is often considered impolite, with the more polite "Pardon?" or "Excuse me?" preferred. · — Could I have some of those aarrrrrr mmmm ... — What?
  4. Indicating a guess or approximation, or a pause to try to recall information. · I must have been, what, about five years old.
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But what ails you, father?
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 13 · C1
“What ails you, my dearest father?
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 12 · C1
Spencer what made them red and she said she didn’t know and for pity’s sake not to ask her any more questions.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 19 · C1
And what _does_ make the roads red?
Anne of Green Gables, p. 19 · C1

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