wayne

== German == === Etymology === From English Wayne, which sounds somewhat similar to German wen (“whom”, pronounced [veːn] or [ʋeːn]). The sense is derived from trick questions of the sort: „Kennst du Wayne?“ – ? – „Wayne interessiert’s.“, that is: wen interessiert's. (“Do you know Wayne?” – ? – “Wayne cares.” [= “Who cares.”]). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /wɛɪ̯n/, /weːn/ === Interjection === wayne (youth slang) who cares Synonyms: mir doch egal, wen interessiert's == Middle English == === Etymology 1 === ==== Noun ==== wayne alternative form of wayn (“wagon”) === Etymology 2 === ==== Noun ==== wayne alternative form of wayn (“gain”) === Etymology 3 === ==== Verb ==== wayne alternative form of waynen (“move by wagon”) === Etymology 4 === ==== Verb ==== wayne alternative form of waynen (“depart”)