fo wat?
Meaning: why?
Usage: This phrase means 'why?' or 'for what reason?' It's used to question the purpose or reason behind something.
"Fo wat you wen do dat?"
"Fo wat you do dat, eh?"
"Eh, fo wat you so sad?"
"Fo what you do dat?"
"Fo what you goin' dere?"
"Eh, fo what you cryin'?"
Origin: This is a Pidgin construction, using 'fo' (for) and 'wat' (what) to form a question.
What does "fo wat?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"fo wat?" means "why?" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This phrase means 'why?' or 'for what reason?' It's used to question the purpose or reason behind something..
How do you pronounce "fo wat?"?
"fo wat?" is pronounced "foh-WAT". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "fo wat?" in a sentence?
Example: "Fo wat you wen do dat?"
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