WT?

What Does WT? Mean?

The Quick Answer

WT? means "What The."

More Detail...

WT? is an abbreviated version of WTF (What the F*ck?) or WTH (What the Hell?). It is used as an expression of surprise or shock. For example:

• Tony: I saw Simon with Jane at the cinema.
• Jordan: WT? Is she mad?

• Lee: There's smoke coming from downstairs.
• Ali: WT?! You'd better investigate.

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When I write WT?, I mean this:

WT? expresses shock or surprise.

Summary of Key Points

Definition for WT?

"What the?" is the most common definition for WT? in texting and on messaging apps like Instagram and TikTok.

WT?
Definition:	What the?
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at WT?

WT? is typically used an interjection. An interjection is not grammatically related to any other part of the sentence. It is included in a sentence (usually at the start) to express a sentiment such as surprise, disgust, joy, excitement, or enthusiasm.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "You have got to be kidding me" instead of using WT?.

Example of WT? Used in a Text

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