What do girls mean when they say "whatever"?

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AlienParasite · Accepted Answer

In general when anybody guy or girl says "whatever" means one thing or another according to context. It could mean:

1. "I'm annoyed and don't want to talk". Usually during and argument or after that argument with you. Either because they wanted you to convince you of and idea and they couldn't, either because you used a tone of voice or words that hurt their feelings, or either because they felt you didn't try to understand them at all and they didn't wanted you to agree only some empathy. Maybe you were right, maybe the other person was, but the thing is this person is annoyed regardless of who was right. However, this can be also after a bad day and the person is not annoyed with you but with someone else or with themselves and they're not in the mood to talk.

2. "I have not interest at all in you or what you are saying". In this scenario is usually not an argument, is more like someone is telling something and the other person instead of giving an opinion just says this. Is basically a way to show lack of interest.

3. "I couldn't understand what you said but I don't want you to repeat it to me". In this scenario is for example if you are explaining a story or giving an advice but you are talking fast, giving too much information at once or you are using complicated language, and the other person gets distracted or can't get everything but doesn't want you to say it again. They know that they might get distracted again or miss words again, and better not waste your breath if there's not going to be a difference.

4. "I don't like this topic, let's change topic". It's just that they don't want to talk about something because they find that boring, sad or annoying. Usually after the "whatever" they would change topic themselves asking a question or telling something in this case.

5. "I have nothing nice to say, I don't want to hurt your feelings or get you mad, let's change topic". Similar to the one right above, but with a subtle difference. In this scenario is not that the topic you are talking about is boring, is that you are asking for advice, an opinion or support and the other person avoids giving that advice because they think their opinion might sound rude, because they don't really support this person and they might get mad the other person, and they want to avoid an argument.

6. "You beat about the bush, so I stopped listening, let's go to the main point again". It's similar to point 3 and 4 to some extent, but on this case the person doesn't want to change topic but to return to the original point, and it's not that this person has a trouble understanding you, is that you were started giving information and now it doesn't relates to the main point anymore. In this case after "whatever" the person would say something to help to remember you what was the main topic you were talking about before you beat about the bush.

AuroraRoseat · Accepted Answer

Depends on her expression and tone. It can mean many things.

The girl in the pic doesn't want to converse anymore about the topic and is annoyed.

She might be recanting an anecdote in which this statement and behavior was involved.

She might be making a joke.

She might be acting for a dramatic scene.

It depends on the context of the situation.

Skadoosher · Accepted Answer

This word is a habitual word mostly used in Urban/Suburban America. At least in the way your using it in this post. Its a sign that they are "err merr gerrd" valley white girl mentalities with extremely low attention spans. Its also a sign that they care more about what happened on the Kardashians rather than who is president etc.. They have some growing up to do is what I'm getting at. Immaturity at its purest form. So when I hear girls say "whatever" like this, I usually drop her like I would a dinner plate that you noticed had someone else's hair in it.

winterfox10 · Accepted Answer

They mean "I don't want to talk about this anymore, you should I know how I feel about this situation, because I am pretty sure that I've made myself crystal clear."

Ellie-V · Answer

It’s a passive term for either “leave me alone now” or “I don’t want to make a decision” or “You’ve frustrated me to the point where I don’t feel like explaining myself”.

Common theme is that they don’t want to deal with whatever problem is at hand, for their own personal reasons.

btbc92 · Answer

Depends on her personality and mentality. Some of us do mean it, especially when we grow tired of caring. And then you have the really fickle ones who rather test your patience than to be honest with you. Be careful with those. Maturity says a lot and remember that actions speak louder than words.

SueShe · Answer

This is an expression that is used to terminate a conversation that is leading towards a toxic direction.

It is basically a term that signifies that the conversation is over and that both parties stay with their statement and that no further arguments are needed that will only make things worse.

Guys hate it because it does takes the ground under their feet and that the argument is basically over.

Anonymous · Answer

It means I am not willing to continue this ridiculous conversation where I'm either upset because you've proved me wrong and I hate that or you're completely in the wrong and I have no desire to continue going back and fourth on the subject indefinitely.

Arlyss · Answer

Context required. Could be used as a dismissive phrase, scathing sarcasm, part of an ironic joke, or passive aggressive end to an argument. It's a versatile word.

It could also just mean that whatever, you do you. But I doubt that is the kind your curious about.

laurieluvsit · Answer

Bet you never got an answer like this... well, "WHATEVER!" ... lol...

MissDawn7961 · Answer

I think they mean - what ever you want to believe - ! I have tried to explain the situation to you but you do not want to understand it or hear it so - what ever you want to believe - ! Also - tell it to the hand for the ears do not want to hear it -

SydneySentinel · Answer

It means that SHE needs to learn to communicate better.  Sometimes it's because she has reached her frustrational max and doesn't want to talk anymore. But she should say that instead.

happyhedgehog · Answer

When I say whatever it means I'm tired of arguing about it, and I know nobody's listening so I'd rather just drop it.

SincerelyAnon · Answer

I give up.
It doesn't matter.
Other person doesn't care so why should I.
Second guessing themselves.
Neutral don't want to fight - especially if the other person is confrontational or gets set off easily.

GraveDoll · Answer

When I use it  1. Im so over the conversation piece.  2. i just can't be bother to care anymore. 3. let drop it before things get real. 4. Let me pull back and double check my facts.

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

Kinda like this: "I'm not interested anymore in whatever it is you're saying. So, if you wanna keep yapping, talk to the hand 'coz the face ain't listening."

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I think it means they feel insignificant or they disagree but don't feel you will appreciate their view so just want to conclude the discussion

OlderAndWiser · Answer

"Whatever!" = I hate what you just said but I can't think of an intelligent response so I'd like to end the conversation before I say something stupid and embarrass myself

Izumiblu · Answer

I can mean it in like a sarcastic joking way with a friend who I think has lost her mind Or I can mean it in an I don’t care anymore I’m done talking way

bencipriano · Answer

"I don't care about your opinion, I know I am right and nothing you say will make me change my mind." By the way, same goes for men... It's not about the gender lol

Melshmallow046 · Answer

Usually something along the lines of "I'm annoyed with you but I'm tired of arguing"

daydreammarie · Answer

Depends on the tone and contexts. I usually use it as a sarcastic remark or to end a conversation if I'm upset at the person.

VIVANT · Answer

For me I mean  never mind it’s bit a big deal you can go away now don’t feel obligated to stuck around bye

jgokgotit · Answer

It means either shut the fuck up because she does not want to hear you or she does not give a damn. Either way, you're in trouble and the issue is not over.

Levin · Answer

I usually say it when that person is generally too thick or small minded to understand. Not a woman though =/

Ella1006 · Answer

Lol guilty of saying this far too often. Usually when I'm annoyed at someone or in an argument about something and they clearly aren't seeing my pov..

yucychan · Answer

It means "It's your life, do what you wish. But if things do go haywire, don't blame me for saying I told you so, you %^@*^@*^#% %&@#$^@# creep."

Hamsteroids · Answer

We’re annoyed or just done with the conversation or person

sejla · Answer

I don't normally see it as a good thing but maybe I'm wrong.

JanaTalks · Answer

it's a way from moving on from a topic. At least to me.

BreakingSound · Answer

Like everything else humans say, it depends on context.

another_person · Answer

When I say it, I'm completely over the conversation and want some space to be angry or upset.

lightbulb27 · Answer

they are done expressing their opinion and are frustrated. It didn't end well.

Blabster · Answer

It means "I totally disagree and i want you to know" :)

Anonymous · Answer

When I say “whatever” .. I say it meaning that I literally cannot be bothered to get involved wasting my energy with what you’re talking about so this closes the conversation. I have no interest!

anuragk033 · Answer

It's means that their is problem and you need to fix it

Swat_ · Answer

"I do not agree with what you're saying, but I am actually wrong / I don't want to get into a discussion"

dewatergirl · Answer

They just don't want to talk about it anymore because they're annoyed by you/your opinion.

Daniel3035 · Answer

lol it's basically the sign of defeat they have no argument and all of their little tactics to divert the point haven't worked so they say whatever and leave instead of sorry your right.

HuskerCAR2567 · Answer

Whatever- We're wasting your time and effort to realise that us men will never understand women's point of view of the matter. To shorten that up. Fuck off, I am done talking with you.

Anonymous · Answer

Had a girlfriend who said it every time she was wrong but was incapable of admitting it. Dumping that one was a relief

roflgun · Answer

It means we’d rather not waste time arguing with someone so stupid.

TheDevilsCat · Answer

Means, do what ever it is u wanna do but its pissed me off and im not gonna talk about it.

Rangers · Answer

It means they aren't acknowledging the valid point you've made

pleasestopthis · Answer

When I say it the meaning is something like "I won't waste my time/energy with you", "what you're saying is stupid, just shut up".

Shuri · Answer

It means I don't care about anything that you're saying or what you think and that you are seriously getting on my nerves.

FýrdracaDócincel · Answer

"I have nothing left to challenge you with so I'm going to act like this whole back-and-forth was pointless so that I can still feel competent."

DDpsy · Answer

It basically means: ''You are going to get royally fucked for this, not now but later when you least expect it"

JMuhammad · Answer

That you have won the argument because she cannot think of a legit reply. You have stumped her and put her in her place. She is in the wrong and she knows it.

Massageman · Answer

That they are done with their end of the conversation.

Anonymous · Answer

Probably that they don’t agree and can’t be arsed to argue. Resentment can creep in like that though.

Anonymous · Answer

When I say whatever it means 2 things  1. that I am pissed and annoyed 2. That whatever I'm not fussed on where we go

kayleigh81 · Answer

that you said something you shouldn't have and they either don't have the energy or that they don't think it's worth it to fight with you.

Kezzz · Answer

I like to think they mean "ok stop let's drop this and move on" but one can never tell for sure...

backintown · Answer

It’s never good when someone says that. When people just say “yeah” that’s also not good.

bruhimboredbruh · Answer

I say watever when im above somthing a mood, a thought a person why even think about it watever

KatherineJ · Answer

Pretty much it means “go **** yourself”. At least when I say it.

ElijahTheMan · Answer

I have no idea. Do you? Do they? Maybe it means they don't want to talk about it anymore but need time to think.

robertKugler · Answer

So you caught I sucked his dick... can't believe he told u... it was a long time ago... yesterday a long time ago.. what ever

Anonymous · Answer

For me two things I am pissed and annoyed. Or I not about fussing with u no more. Period

Fromdusktilldawn · Answer

They gave up replying to the argument/convo and are pissed off

kimjaehee · Answer

Depends girls tends to be mad and just say whatever to get over it or they want attention

Slax421 · Answer

They are too lazy, impatient or unintelligent to out their thoughts into words.

charlie_all_night · Answer

More likely the totally ignored what u said an dont care or they are not agreeing with your choices

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