whatsamatta: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  United StatesGeneral Englishinformalcolloquial
  • A colloquial contraction of 'what's the matter'; used to ask what is wrong or what problem exists.
  • Used to inquire why someone is behaving in a particular way, often with an undertone of surprise or mild annoyance.

  Examples

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  • She noticed her brother looking upset and asked, 'Whatsamatta? You seem down today.'

    Ella notó que su hermano estaba molesto y preguntó: '¿Qué pasa? Pareces triste hoy.'

  • When the dog refused to eat, the vet said, 'Whatsamatta with him? Has he been sick lately?'

    Cuando el perro se negó a comer, el veterinario dijo: '¿Qué le pasa? ¿Ha estado enfermo últimamente?'

  • I called my friend to check in, and he sighed, 'Whatsamatta? I just lost my job.'

    Llamé a mi amigo para ver cómo estaba y suspiró, '¿Qué pasa? Acabo de perder mi trabajo.'

  • Seeing tears, she gently asked, 'Whatsamatta? Do you want to talk about it?'

    Al ver lágrimas, ella preguntó suavemente: '¿Qué pasa? ¿Quieres hablar de ello?'