what's up

Meaning

1. Editorial60% of films

   A question about what is happening, what is wrong, or why something is the way it is.

2. Editorial30% of films

   A casual greeting meaning hello or how's it going.

3. Editorial10% of films

   In “that's what's up,” agreement that something is true, good, or the real point.

In the movies · 147

• -Hey, man. What's up, little man? MAN: New Spider-Man.Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse2018
• Yes, sir. So, what's up?My Fellow Americans1996
• - What's up, doc? - I beg your pardon?Time After Time1979
• What's up? What's up? What's up?Superbad2007
• What's up, what's up?Two Lovers2008
• What's up?Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire2009
• What's up?Blue Jay2016
• What's up?Felon2008

Learn it in full scenes

• My Fellow Americans1996
  • Golf Talk Turns Awkward
  • The Missing Appointment Log
  • Tanner Summons the Presidents
• Blue Jay2016
  • Jim and Amanda Reunite Over Coffee
  • Jim Reunites with Amanda
  • Jim and Amanda Bet at Wayne's Store

More everyday phrases

• not exactly
• what's wrong
• i'm so sorry
• here we go
• what do you want
• are you sure
• hold on a second
• no idea
• how you doing
• fair enough
• for example
• be right back