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title: "whatever · GenZ Decoded"
description: "whatever: A dismissive expression of indifference or mild annoyance. Example: \"You don't want to come? Whatever.\" Meaning, Gen X usage, and related slang."
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# whatever

Gen X[#bad](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/criticism/)

**Meaning.** A dismissive expression of indifference or mild annoyance.

See it in a sentence

You don't want to come? Whatever.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    [hop off](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/hop-off/),[put the fries in the bag](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/put-the-fries-in-the-bag/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [bye Felicia](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bye-felicia/)

- Gen X · this one

    whatever,[eat my shorts](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/eat-my-shorts/)

- Boomer

    [bug off](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bug-off/),[get lost](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/get-lost/)

- Plain English

    dismissive expression of indifference or mild annoyance

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## Related slang

- [tryhard](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/tryhard/): Someone trying too hard to seem skilled, cool, or impressive.
- [wack](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/wack/): Bad, lame, or of poor quality.
- [1v1](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/1v1/): To challenge someone to a one-on-one fight or competition.
- [as if](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/as-if/): A sarcastic dismissal meaning that will never happen or no way.

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