what about

== English == === Pronunciation === === Adverb === what about (not comparable) Used to make a suggestion. Used to ask someone to consider something or someone that they have apparently not considered. Used to repeat a question but referring to a different subject or object. Used to inquire about the purpose of someone introducing a subject to the speaker. Used to express approval of an occurrence or a result. ==== Synonyms ==== (making a suggestion): how about, how’s about (asking for consideration): what of, how about ==== Derived terms ==== whataboutery whataboutism ==== Translations ====