wayne
German
Etymology
From English Wayne, which sounds somewhat similar to German wen (“whom”, pronounced [veːn] or [ʋeːn]). 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.” [= “Who cares.”])
Pronunciation
Interjection
wayne
- (youth slang) who cares
- Helmut Schmidt ist tot. — Ach, wayne.
- Helmut Schmidt is dead. — Ah, who cares.
Synonyms
Middle English
Etymology 1
From Old English wæġn.
Noun
wayne
- Alternative form of wayn (“wagon”)
Etymology 2
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Noun
wayne
- Alternative form of wayn (“gain”)
Etymology 3
From wayn.
Verb
wayne
- Alternative form of waynen (“move by wagon”)
Etymology 4
Verb
wayne
- Alternative form of waynen (“depart”)
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