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Definition of What For

What For

interjection

  • Telling someone off; pointing out what the other person did wrong; a confrontation; i.e. giving someone what for

    Example.

    Person 1: ...Then, he said I was the idiot.

    Person 2: He actually said that to you?

    Person 1: Yeah, I was shocked!

    Person 2: Well, if it were me, I'd have given him what for!

    Last edited on Apr 28 2014. Submitted by Anonymous on Apr 28 2014.

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