What does «чё» mean in Russian?

чё
Say it: CHO · from что
what
CasualFor friends, peers and people your age. Avoid with your boss, teachers or strangers.

How to use it

A short form of что. Very common in casual speech and texting. With colleagues or strangers, stick to что.

Examples

Чё такое?
What's up?
А чё такого?
So what's the big deal?

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