Meaning what?

1st January 2024

Meaning what?

We use this expression to ask someone to make clearer something that they said. We also use it to make a negative comment about what somebody said.
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
He said thanks for the invitation, but he's not mad.
Meaning what? That you must be mad to come with us?
Example 2
The house has all the advantages of a period property.
Meaning what? It's large and impressive?