English Online Dictionary. What means wayne? What does wayne mean?
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
- IPA(key): /wɛɪ̯n/, /weːn/
Interjection
wayne
- (youth slang) who cares
- Synonyms: mir doch egal, wen interessiert's
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”)