How do you use "That's what's up" in a sentence?

I just got promoted at work. That's what's up! Congratulations. You're starting your own business? That's what's up. They're giving free samples at the food court. That's what's up!

That's what's up

American Slang Term American ★★★★☆ Common Casual

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Significado: An expression of approval, agreement, or enthusiasm. 'That's cool' or 'I like that.'

表示赞同、同意或热情的表达。'那不错'或'我喜欢'的意思。

Una expresión de aprobación, acuerdo o entusiasmo. 'Eso mola' o 'Me gusta eso'.

賛成、同意、熱意を示す表現。「いいね」「それ最高」の意味。

찬성, 동의, 열의를 표현하는 말. '좋다', '멋지다'의 의미.

That's what's up is a versatile approval phrase in AAVE. It can respond to good news, acknowledge someone's accomplishments, or simply express that you think something is cool. It's warmer and more genuine than just 'cool' — it carries real enthusiasm and respect.

That's what's up是AAVE中一个用途广泛的赞同用语。它可以用来回应好消息、认可某人的成就，或者单纯表示你觉得某件事很酷。它比单纯说'cool'更热情、更真诚——带着真正的热情和尊重。

That's what's up es una frase versátil de aprobación en el AAVE. Puede responder a buenas noticias, reconocer los logros de alguien o simplemente expresar que algo te parece guay. Es más cálida y genuina que un simple 'guay' — transmite entusiasmo real y respeto.

「That's what's up」はAAVEの万能な賛同表現。良いニュースへの反応、誰かの成果を認める時、または単にクールだと思った時に使える。ただの「cool」より温かく本物の感情がこもっている — 本当の熱意とリスペクトを伝える。

That's what's up은 AAVE에서 다양하게 쓰이는 찬성 표현이다. 좋은 소식에 반응하거나, 누군가의 성취를 인정하거나, 단순히 뭔가가 멋지다고 표현할 수 있다. 단순히 'cool'보다 더 따뜻하고 진심 어린 표현으로, 진정한 열의와 존중을 담고 있다.

Ejemplos

I just got promoted at work. That's what's up! Congratulations.
我刚升职了。——太棒了！恭喜你。
Me acaban de ascender en el trabajo. ¡Eso es genial! Enhorabuena.
仕事で昇進したんだ。いいじゃん！おめでとう。
나 직장에서 승진했어. 오 대박! 축하해.
You're starting your own business? That's what's up.
你要自己创业？那太牛了。
¿Vas a montar tu propio negocio? Eso es genial, tío.
自分でビジネス始めるの？それ最高じゃん。
자기 사업 시작한다고? 그거 대박이다.
They're giving free samples at the food court. That's what's up!
美食广场在发免费试吃。太爽了！
Están dando muestras gratis en la zona de restaurantes. ¡Eso mola!
フードコートで試食配ってるんだって。最高じゃん！
푸드코트에서 무료 시식 나눠주고 있대. 완전 좋은데!

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: casual conversation, reactions, approval

Tono: approving, enthusiastic

✓ Correcto

That's what's up!
太棒了！
¡Eso es genial!
いいじゃん！
오 대박!
Word, that's what's up.
确实，这很牛。
Tío, eso mola.
おう、それ最高だな。
진짜, 그거 대박이다.

✗ Incorrecto

Don't use sarcastically — it's meant as genuine approval
不要讽刺地使用——它本意是真诚的赞同
No lo uses con sarcasmo — es una expresión de aprobación genuina
皮肉で使わないこと — 本心からの賛同として使う表現
비꼬는 투로 사용하지 말 것 — 진심 어린 찬성의 표현이다

Origen e historia

A longstanding AAVE expression of approval that gained mainstream usage through hip-hop culture in the 2000s. It represents the AAVE communication style of direct, warm acknowledgment and has been a staple of Black American conversation for generations.

Contexto cultural

Era: 1990s-present

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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