You what? meaning

What does the saying 'You what?' mean?

Idiom: You what?

Meaning:

This is a very colloquial way of expressing surprise or disbelief at something you have heard. It can also be used to ask someone to say something again.
Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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