What Does Whatevs Mean and Why Do You Use It?

Whatevs is a very old slang term that we’re not even sure is in use anymore—but whatevs. It is now.

Urban dictionary defines “whatevs” as a different way to say “whatever” when responding to a variety of circumstances and situations. Legend says that the term originated sometime between 2004 and 2006. When people use it, they can mean it as:

  • Who cares?
  • So what?
  • Anything goes.
  • I don’t care.
  • I no longer give a crap.
  • It doesn’t matter.
  • This is stupid.
  • I’m done.
  • You got that.

Do you like the term?

No. It’s silly.

Why do you use it?

I prefer WHATEV without the S, but I use them both just because I can.

Can old people even say whatev?

Yes. Yes, they can.

Why did you rename your blog?

Why not?

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