whatsamatta
English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Pronunciation spelling of what's the matter.
Pronunciation
[edit]Audio (General Australian): (file)
Contraction
[edit]whatsamatta
- (idiomatic) What is the matter? What is wrong?
- Whatsamatta you? (What's the matter with you?)
Usage notes
[edit]- Used to represent an immigrant dialect or accent, typically Italian.