that's wassup

English

Alternative forms

• that's whassup

Pronunciation

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Phrase

that's wassup

1. Alternative form of that's what's up (“that's true”)
2. (slang) This is excellent; this is cool. Used to express approval
   • 2006, Inside Man, 00:54:10:

     (A hostage taker speaking to a child) -- Is it good? -- No doubt. -- It's gonna be okay. -- Cool. -- You'll be home soon. -- That's wassup.

   • 2011, Ni-Ni Simone, Upgrade U, page 224:

     "A'ight", Zaire said nonchalantly. "Cool, that's wassup. So I tell you what, I'ma go grab me a burger".

   • 2010, Rafael Solece, Street Sinuata, page 109:

     “That's wassup, Todd! Nice too meet you mayn'e”. Antonio had no need to elevate his voice. The deep baritone carried itself over the bass line in the back ground.

Synonyms

• that's what's up