wayne

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.”]).

• IPA^(key): /wɛɪ̯n/, /weːn/

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.

wayne

1. alternative form of wayn (“wagon”)

wayne

1. alternative form of wayn (“gain”)

wayne

1. alternative form of waynen (“move by wagon”)

wayne

1. alternative form of waynen (“depart”)