math
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Meaning · English
To add up, compute; (by extension) to make sense.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Wait. This doesn't make sense. I mean, the math is not mathing.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “math” mean?
To add up, compute; (by extension) to make sense.
Is “math” formal or informal?
math is generally slang.