Whatever facts for kids

The word whatever is a type of slang that comes from the United States. It's used to mean "I don't care what you say" or "I don't agree with you." People often say it to show they're not interested in what someone else is saying, or to brush off a comment.

What Does "Whatever" Mean?

The word whatever is a common slang term. It's used to express a feeling of not caring or not being interested. When someone says "whatever," it can mean they don't agree with you, or they simply don't want to discuss something further.

How "Whatever" Became Popular

For a long time, "whatever" was just part of a longer sentence. But around the late 1900s and early 2000s, it started being used as a full sentence all by itself. It became a quick way to end a conversation or show you weren't impressed.

"Whatever" in Pop Culture

A famous TV character named Archie Bunker, from the show All in the Family, often used "whatever" in the 1970s. He would say it to show he wasn't listening to his wife, Edith. The word then became super popular with teenagers in the 1980s and 1990s. It was a common phrase to hear in schools and among friends.