what the dealio

noun

Published on April 4, 2020, 5:07 a.m.

"what's the deal?" requesting the details of a situation;

a greeting

Categories Greetings

Collocates 44 ⋅ 9 milli ⋅ feel

Domains Everyday

Etymology from what's the deal, perhaps running together deal and yo

1997-09-15 Busta Rhymes "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See" [When Disaster Strikes]
Silly with my nine milli, what the dealio?
1998-09-08 Total "What The Dealio" feat. Missy Elliott, Timbaland [Why Do Fools Fall In Love Soundtrack]
Oh, what the dealio, can I speak to you
1999-02-23 Black Moon "Freestyle" [War Zone]
What the dilly, yo? I'm in it for the women and the profit

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