wayne

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German

Etymology

From English Wayne, which sounds somewhat similar to German wen (“whom”, pronounced or ). The sense is derived from trick questions of the sort: „Kennst du Wayne?“ – ? – „Wayne interessiert’s.“, that is: wen interessiert's. (“Do you know Wayne?” – ? – “Wayne cares.” ).

Pronunciation

Interjection

wayne

  1. (youth slang) who cares
    Synonyms: mir doch egal, wen interessiert's
    Helmut Schmidt ist tot. — Ach, wayne.
    Helmut Schmidt is dead. — Ah, who cares.

Middle English

Etymology 1

Noun

wayne

  1. Alternative form of wayn (wagon)

Etymology 2

Noun

wayne

  1. Alternative form of wayn (gain)

Etymology 3

Verb

wayne

  1. Alternative form of waynen (move by wagon)

Etymology 4

Verb

wayne

  1. Alternative form of waynen (depart)