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Meaning of how about

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

how about

adverb

Definitions

  1. Used to make a suggestion.

    Example: What about going to a restaurant tonight?

  2. Used to ask someone to consider something or someone that they have apparently not considered.

    Example: You're obviously having a good time, but what about me?

  3. To repeat a question but referring to a different subject or object.

    Example: A: Do you like football?  B:No  A: What about basketball?

  4. To express approval of an occurrence or a result.

    Example: What about the second goal!