{"id":7214,"date":"2024-09-16T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=7214"},"modified":"2024-09-04T07:15:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T07:15:13","slug":"whats-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-up\/","title":{"rendered":"\"What's Up?\": How to Use It and Respond to It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-up\/#Meanings\" >Meanings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-up\/#Responding_to_%E2%80%9CWhats_up%E2%80%9D\" >Responding to &#8220;What&#8217;s up?&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-up\/#Never_better_Im_doing_Great\" >Never better. \/ (I&#8217;m doing) Great.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-up\/#Im_OKfinegood\" >I&#8217;m OK\/fine\/good.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-up\/#Same_ol_same_ol\" >Same ol&#8217; same ol&#8217;.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-up\/#So-so\" >So-so.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-up\/#Under_the_weather\" >Under the weather.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-up\/#Ive_been_better_Not_great_Not_so_good\" >I&#8217;ve been better. \/ Not great. \/ Not so good.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-up\/#Alternatives_to_%E2%80%9CWhats_up%E2%80%9D\" >Alternatives to &#8220;What&#8217;s up?&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-up\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>\"What's up?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have English-speaking friends or watch English <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/more-than-friends-recommended-tv-for-english-learners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TV<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/what-do-movie-ratings-mean-g-pg-r-etc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">movies<\/a>, you've probably heard this expression before.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it may sound like a question, most of the time, it's simply an informal greeting between friends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are times when it's not just a greeting; sometimes it's a real question that needs an answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will explain the two main ways this expression is used and introduce different responses you can use when someone says it to you. You'll be more prepared to use it yourself in your English conversations. Let's start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meanings\"><\/span><strong>Meanings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19072432\/tim-mossholder-z8y36JocqkU-unsplash-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Pieces of tile that spell out &quot;HELLO&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-7217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19072432\/tim-mossholder-z8y36JocqkU-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19072432\/tim-mossholder-z8y36JocqkU-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19072432\/tim-mossholder-z8y36JocqkU-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19072432\/tim-mossholder-z8y36JocqkU-unsplash-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19072432\/tim-mossholder-z8y36JocqkU-unsplash-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we talk about responding to it, let's first take a closer look at what it means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned in the introduction, \"What's up\" is often a greeting between friends; it's just like saying \"Hi\" or \"Hey.\" The expression \"How're you doing?\" is used in the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because this use is not an actual question, most people will not expect an \"answer.\" In fact, in text messages, sometimes you won't see a question mark after it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What's up<\/strong>, everyone!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are times when it actually <em>is<\/em> a question and not a greeting. If something unusual or surprising has happened, people may use this expression when they need information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I heard you and Jay had an argument. <strong>What's up?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What's up?<\/strong> I heard a strange sound coming from your room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You've been coming into work late every day this week. <strong>What's up?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that this usage is also quite casual and should only be used with people you have a close relationship with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Responding_to_%E2%80%9CWhats_up%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Responding to &#8220;What&#8217;s up?&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19072529\/pexels-liza-summer-6383158-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman consoling her sad friend\" class=\"wp-image-7218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19072529\/pexels-liza-summer-6383158-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19072529\/pexels-liza-summer-6383158-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19072529\/pexels-liza-summer-6383158-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19072529\/pexels-liza-summer-6383158-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19072529\/pexels-liza-summer-6383158-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we know what it means, what can you say in response to \"What's up\"? There are several common ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your conversation partner is greeting you, you can respond by simply saying it back to them \u2014 just like saying \"Hi.\"<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141657\/avatar_22.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\"><strong>What's up?<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141604\/avatar_11.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\"><strong>What's up!<\/strong> How've you been?<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If it seems like your partner is asking a question and expecting an answer, there are lots of ways to respond quickly. You can use the following expressions depending on your situation. We've arranged them according to how good the situation is, from best to worst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Never_better_Im_doing_Great\"><\/span><strong>Never better. \/ (I&#8217;m doing) Great.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these expressions when you're feeling very good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Im_OKfinegood\"><\/span><strong>I&#8217;m OK\/fine\/good.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a neutral response that can be either positive or negative. Depending on the tone of your voice and your facial expression, they can mean that you are actually fine or that something is bothering you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Same_ol_same_ol\"><\/span><strong>Same ol&#8217; same ol&#8217;.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is short for \"the same old thing.\" It means that nothing has changed since your last meeting. It's the most neutral response on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So-so\"><\/span><strong>So-so.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a common casual expression for saying that something is not great but also not bad. However, it's usually used when something is wrong or when there is a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People often make a specific gesture with their hands when saying this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19073353\/so-so.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7220\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Under_the_weather\"><\/span><strong>Under the weather.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this expression specifically when you are feeling sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, it's for light illnesses such as colds, not for serious diseases or for injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-phrases-to-say-when-someone-is-sick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English Phrases to Say When Someone is Sick<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ive_been_better_Not_great_Not_so_good\"><\/span><strong>I&#8217;ve been better. \/ Not great. \/ Not so good.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because these responses usually come before an explanation of a problem, it's best to only use them if you have a close relationship with your conversation partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don't know the other person well, they may feel that you are \"oversharing,\" which is a slang term meaning to give too much personal information about yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternatives_to_%E2%80%9CWhats_up%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Alternatives to &#8220;What&#8217;s up?&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19072743\/octavian-dan-NGr1rFpnZI-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;HEY!&quot; in blue text on an orange background\" class=\"wp-image-7219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19072743\/octavian-dan-NGr1rFpnZI-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19072743\/octavian-dan-NGr1rFpnZI-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19072743\/octavian-dan-NGr1rFpnZI-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19072743\/octavian-dan-NGr1rFpnZI-unsplash-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/10\/19072743\/octavian-dan-NGr1rFpnZI-unsplash-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several expressions that you can use that have a similar meaning to \"What's up?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What's going on?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What's happening?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What's the deal?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What's going down?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What's crackin'\/poppin'?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whaddup?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that the first two can be used in most casual situations, while the others are very informal slang and should only be used among friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you can enjoy a conversation, you first must begin one! Often, casual chats will start with this short, friendly greeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It should be easy to understand from the situation if your partner is asking an actual question about how you're doing. Use this article as a guide and you'll have a variety of ways to respond, no matter which way your partner is using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don't forget: You can also use these expressions to start a conversation yourself!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\"What's up?\" If you have English-speaking friends or watch English TV and movies, you've probably heard this expression before.\u00a0 Even though it may sound like a question, most of the time, it's simply an informal...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":432,"featured_media":9537,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"unified_meta_tagline_field":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[57,58,67],"class_list":["post-7214","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-language-tips","tag-how-to-use","tag-other-ways-to-say","tag-slang"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is 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