Phrase guide

what is it

intj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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intj

Meaning 1

Used to ask the listener what they want.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Honey, can you come over here for a minute? Yes, dear, what is it?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: what, yeah, yes

Antonyms: none provided

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intj

Meaning 2

An expression of concern, asking for an explanation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • You're missing appointments, you're failing your classes .... what is it with you lately?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Georgian: რა ხდება (ra xdeba) — interjection to ask the listener what they want
  • Georgian: რა იყო (ra iq̇o) — interjection to ask the listener what they want
  • Italian: che c'e — interjection to ask the listener what they want
  • Polish: o co chodzi? — interjection to ask the listener what they want
  • Russian: что тако́е? (što takóje) — interjection to ask the listener what they want
  • Turkish: ne var — interjection to ask the listener what they want
  • Turkish: ne oldu — interjection to ask the listener what they want
  • Turkish: noldu — interjection to ask the listener what they want