| whatchamacallit |
(informal) that thing that one cannot recall the name of or does not wish to mention the name of. |
| what'd |
(informal) contracted form of "what did." |
| whatever |
anything or everything that. [7 definitions] |
| What gives? |
(informal) used to obtain an explanation with regard to the current situation or what is currently happening (used esp. when confused or suspicious). |
| what'll |
contracted form of "what will." |
| what makes one tick |
what motivates or directs one's behavior (often used as a question). |
| whatnot |
a small shelf or set of shelves for figurines, bric-a-brac, or other small items, or any of the items themselves. [2 definitions] |
| what're |
(informal) contracted form of "what are." |
| what's |
contracted form of "what is," or contracted form of "what has." [2 definitions] |
| whatsoever |
whatever. |
| What's up? |
used as an informal greeting or to inquire what is happening (sometimes fol. by "with"). |
| what've |
(informal) contracted form of "what have." |
| wheal |
a weal. |
| wheat |
the edible grain of certain cereal grasses, used in the making of flour and flour products. [2 definitions] |
| wheat cake |
a pancake made from wheat flour. |
| wheatear |
a small, long-legged, brownish thrush with a white rump and black tail. |
| wheaten |
of, pertaining to, or made of wheat or wheat flour. [2 definitions] |
| wheat germ |
the nutritious, vitamin-rich embryo of the wheat kernel, separated before milling and used as a food supplement. |
| whee |
used to express joy, excitement, enthusiasm, or the like. |
| wheedle |
to try to persuade or influence by coaxing or flattery; cajole. [3 definitions] |
| wheel |
a disk or circular frame that revolves on an axle, as on a vehicle. [12 definitions] |