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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
- (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
- Alternative form of wayn (“wagon”)
Etymology 2
Noun
wayne
- Alternative form of wayn (“gain”)
Etymology 3
Verb
wayne
- Alternative form of waynen (“move by wagon”)
Etymology 4
Verb
wayne
- Alternative form of waynen (“depart”)