Definition of what about
1
: does that include (someone) : how about (someone)
- "We're all going to the beach." "What about Kenny?"
2
: how does that affect (someone or something) : what should be done about (someone or something)
- "I need to leave—something has come up." "What about the meeting?" "We'll have to reschedule it."
- What about the people who can't afford health insurance?
3
—used to make a suggestion about what could be done
- We'll need to talk about this again. What about (meeting) next week?
- There's still time. What about playing another game?
4
—used to ask someone to tell one something in response to the thing that one has just said
- I like skiing and hiking. What about you? What sports do you like?
- Everyone else is coming. What about you?
