well, well, well

English

Interjection

well, well, well

  1. (current in Britain, but dated in the US and Canada) Indicating pondering or consideration, often with sarcasm or mock surprise.
    Well, well, well. What have we here?
    Well, well, well. Look who's back. And they said we'd never see him again.

Usage notes

This form may be a little stronger, or more sarcastic, than well, well.

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