Meaning of what's up with | Babel Free

Definitions

1. What's wrong with; what's the problem or matter with. Said to express that the behaviour of someone, or operation of something, is out of the ordinary or problematic.
   colloquial
2. Used to express disbelief or curiosity.
   colloquial
3. (The thing that is) the problem or issue with.
   colloquial

Equivalents

Examples

“What’s up with you?”

“What the hell's up with this stupid computer now?!”

“They raised my electricity rates again. What’s up with that?”

“What’s up with all this new music they’re playing?”

“I'll tell you what's up with the Government!”

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