When's

//wɛnz// contraction, slang

contraction, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Contraction
  1. 1
    Contraction of when + is. abbreviation, alt-of, contraction

    "When's the next train?"

  2. 2
    Contraction of when + has. abbreviation, alt-of, contraction, informal

    "When's he said he's coming?"

  3. 3
    Contraction of when + does. abbreviation, alt-of, contraction, informal

    "When's the next train arrive?"

  4. 4
    Contraction of when + was. abbreviation, alt-of, colloquial, contraction

    "When's the last time you went snorkeling?"

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"When's the last time you showered?"

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