what's up

INTERJECTION

hello

Synonyms

STRONG

greetings hi howdy welcome

WEAK

bonjour buenas noches buenos dias good day good morning hey hi-ya how are you how goes it howdy-do shalom what's happening

Antonyms

WEAK

adios au revoir goodbye

Example Sentences

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You can either walk in or make an appointment and tell them what’s up.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

"Hey Olympics, what's up with those medals?" the biathlete asks in the video.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

“Let’s talk. Call me, what’s up? What’s the issue,” LoRosa said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

Not entirely sure what's up with the Rangers forward but Ross McCausland replaces him.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2024

“So what’s up? Something I can help you with?”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro