What's new?

What's new?

1. A standard, casual greeting to someone used to politely (and sometimes superficially) inquire about what is happening in their life. Hey Tom, what's new? It's nice to see you again, Brenda. What's new with you these days?
2. Used to indicate one's belief that something is unsurprising because it is standard or commonplace. A: "Have you read the headlines? Seems like the governor is embroiled in another controversy." B: "Yeah, what's new?" Sounds like another customer has fried their motherboard. What's new, eh?
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

What's new?

Inf. What things have happened since we last met? Mary: Greetings, Jane. What's new? Jane: Nothing much. Bob: What's new? Tom: Not a whole lot.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

what’s ˈnew?

(spoken, informal) used as a friendly greeting: Hi! What’s new?
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • What's new with you?
  • How are you doing?
  • Would you please?
  • What is (someone) up to?
  • if you don't mind
  • If you don't mind!
  • How is (someone) making out?
  • How is making out?
  • a shout
  • inquire of (someone or something)
References in periodicals archive
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