Generation X · 1965–1980 · Reaction whatever
Whatever
An expression of apathy, dismissiveness or indifference.
IN PLAIN ENGLISH“I don’t care”
THE VIBESarcastic, bold and pop-culture driven
USE IT IN1980s–90s conversation, film and youth culture
USE IT LIKE THIS
“Whatever—you decide.”
CONTEXT CHECK
Tone can make it sound rude.
WORD ORIGIN
Associated with 1980s–90s film, television, regional speech, skate culture and surf culture.