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what people mean to say when they say "OR WHAT?" in the end of a phrase?
especially negative* phrase
especially negative* phrase
it is short for "or what are you going to do", It is usually is used like this:
"Take out the rubbish"
"I dont want to"
" Oh yes you will lad"
"or what?"
It is implying that the other person doesnt have power of you and they cant make you do anything
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It's a provocative thing to say, like when you want to pick a fight with someone. The meaning is like "what if I don't (do something)?"
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