or what

phrase

informal

1

—used to ask about what is happening, being done, etc.

Is it snowing, raining, or what?

So are you ready to leave or what?

2

—used to ask if someone agrees with one

Is this exciting or what?

Examples of or what in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The people did not reveal the target of the probe or what potential crimes are under review. — Matt Schubert, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Rugged Liner, in the notice, did not specify why the layoffs are taking place or what will happen to the two buildings. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Families can’t predict when a medical emergency will occur or what complications a pregnancy might entail, Sebelius said. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

And just understanding how the intellectual side of him created the music was much different than what Brian Wilson did or what the Bee Gees did. — Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for or what

• abut
• catgut
• chesnut
• chestnut
• donut
• doughnut
• groundnut
• haircut
• hindgut
• midgut
• precut
• rebut