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.