whuss
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Pronunciation spelling of what's, representing African-American Vernacular English.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"We got a meetin'," Cooly reminded me.
"Yeah." I guess I must have grimaced at the thought.
"Whuss the problem?" Spade asked.
"Nuthin'," I lied. "I'm sleepy."
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 “whuss” mean?
Pronunciation spelling of what's, representing African-American Vernacular English.
Is “whuss” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.