say what

interjection
UK: /ˌseɪ ˈwɒt/
US: /ˌseɪ ˈwʌt/

  1. Used to express surprise or disbelief at something someone has said.

    1. He said he's quitting? Say what? [ ] [ ]
    2. You expect me to believe that? Say what? That's ridiculous, totally absurd idea! [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

what huh excuse me pardon
say what idiom

  1. A request for someone to repeat or clarify what they have said because it was not heard or understood clearly.

    1. Say what? I didn't hear you. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm sorry, say what exactly are you implying with such a strange question? [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "say what" is /ˌseɪ ˈwɒt/ in British English and /ˌseɪ ˈwʌt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "say what": what, huh, excuse me, pardon.

Example usage of "say what": "He said he's quitting? Say what?". More examples on the page.