what

³what

adj

Definition of WHAT

1

a —used as an interrogative expressing inquiry about the identity, nature, or value of a person, object, or matter <what minerals do we export> b : how remarkable or striking for good or bad qualities —used especially in exclamatory utterances and dependent clauses <what mountains> <remember what fun we had> <what a suggestion> <what a charming girl>

2

a (1) : whatever 1a (2) : any <ornament of what description soever> b : the … that : as much or as many … as <rescued what survivors they found>

First Known Use of WHAT

13th century