Phrase guide

what do you want, a cookie

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈwɒt də ju ˈwɒnt | ə ˈkʊki/
  • General-American: /ˈwʌt də jə ˈwɑnt | ə ˈkʊki/
  • General-American: /- ˈwʌnt -/
  • Australia: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

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phrase

Meaning 1

A retort to someone who has done something unsurprising or unimpressive and has deemed it necessary to mention it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rhetoric, sarcastic

Examples

  • ?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: what do you want, a medal

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.