noun
the true or basic quality of something to uncover the what and why of their relationship
adjective
which or which kind of: used interrogatively or relatively in asking for or specifying the nature, identity, etc. of a person or thing what man told you that? he knows what role she played
as much, or as many, as take what time (or men) you need
how great, surprising, magnificent, disappointing, etc.: in exclamations what a man! what nonsense!
adverb
in what respect? to what degree? how? what does it matter?
how greatly, surprisingly, etc.: in exclamations what tragic news!
OBSOLETE why?
BRIT., DIALECTAL so far as; as much as we warned them what we could
used to express surprise, anger, confusion, etc. what! no dinner?
BTW, this pineapple guy sure as hell looks like Nigel!
