whatsamatta

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English

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Etymology

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Pronunciation spelling of what's the matter.

Pronunciation

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Contraction

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whatsamatta

  1. (idiomatic) What is the matter? What is wrong?
    Whatsamatta you? (What's the matter with you?)

Usage notes

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  • Used to represent an immigrant dialect or accent, typically Italian.