“What’s good?” has become a popular slang greeting, especially among younger generations. But coming up with a good response can be tricky. This comprehensive guide provides over 150 creative, clever, and funny comebacks to use when someone asks you “What’s good?”
Key Takeaways
- “What’s good?” is a casual greeting asking how someone is and if there’s anything new happening.
- Tailor your response based on who you’re talking to – friends, strangers, romantic interests, etc.
- Give a simple update on your life when responding to friends. Turn the question back to them.
- Keep it polite but brief with people you don’t know well.
- Get flirty with romantic interests by saying their presence makes you happy.
- Use funny or sarcastic comebacks with those who will appreciate the humor.
- Deflect unwanted conversations gracefully by saying you need to go.
- Come up with clever responses using idioms, jokes, or cultural references.
What Does “What’s Good” Mean?
The phrase “What’s good?” is slang for “What’s up?” or “How are you?”. It’s used as a casual greeting to ask how someone is doing and see if there’s anything new in their life.
While it directly translates to “What’s good?”, the intent is not actually to ask what good things are happening. Respond as you would to “What’s up?” – mentioning how your day or week is going, what you’re currently busy with, or how you’re feeling.
How to Respond to “What’s Good?”
When responding to this common question, be aware of who you’re talking to and the context. Your response to a close friend may be very different than how you’d respond to an acquaintance or stranger. Here are some tips for responding:
Replying to Friends and Family
Use these examples when responding to close friends or family members who genuinely want to know how you’re doing:
- Oh, nothing much. How about you?
The simple, appropriate response works well here. Return the question to keep the conversation flowing.
- Just working and hanging out. What’s new with you?
Again, respond casually by mentioning your current activities. Flip the question back to them.
- I’m doing pretty good! Happy it’s almost the weekend.
Share a bit of positivity and excitement. The upcoming weekend is always a mood booster.
- Same old, same old over here. How’s your week been?
If you don’t have much to report, just say you’re doing the same old things. Still show interest in what they’re up to.
- Oh, you know…living the dream!
A funny response if said sarcastically or enthusiastically, depending on your actual mood.
- I can’t complain. What’s good with you?
Even if things aren’t great, respond optimistically. Shift the focus to the other person.
- Just trying to stay out of trouble! What about you?
A humorous way to say things are uneventful, while checking in on them.
- I’m hanging in there. How are things on your end?
Be honest if you’re going through a rough patch. Check how they’re holding up.
- Taking it day by day. What’s new with you?
Share that you’re just trying to get by, but flip the question to move forward.
- Same old. But I’d rather hear about what you’re up to!
Brush off talking about yourself by wanting to hear about them instead.
Responding to Acquaintances or Strangers
You’ll want to respond a bit differently if someone you don’t know well or at all asks “What’s good?”. Here are some safe options:
- Not much, just enjoying the day. How about you?
Polite response to someone you don’t know too intimately.
- I’m doing well, thanks. How are you?
Cordial reply expressing things are fine on your end.
- All’s good over here. Have a great day!
Friendly response to end the conversation by wishing them well.
- I’m good, just hanging out at the moment. How are you?
Let them know you’re just chilling and redirect back to them.
- Taking care of business, you know how it is. What’s up with you?
Vaguely refer to keeping busy, then flip the question.
- Can’t complain much! I’ll see you around.
Upbeat reaction, then imply you need to go.
- I’m doing alright, thanks! Catch up with you later?
Polite reply with an exit strategy.
- Nothing new to report here. I’ll let you go.
Admit you have nothing interesting happening and exit the chat.
- All good over here. Have a good one!
Short, positive response to end the small talk.
- I’m fine thanks, just heading out to run some errands.
Share what you’re up to and imply you’re stepping away.
Funny and Sarcastic Responses
If you want to get a laugh or be playful with people you’re comfortable with, try these funny or sarcastic comebacks:
- You know, just saving the world one day at a time.
Humorous way to say you’re just living a normal life.
- I’d be better if I didn’t have to work today.
We can all relate to not wanting to work.
- Oh, just drowning in my endless pile of paperwork. How about you?
Sarcastically share you’re overwhelmed if you’re swamped.
- I’ll be great when [insert exciting event] finally happens!
Have something fun you’re looking forward to? Share your anticipation!
- Eh, surviving the daily grind. What’s new with you?
Admit you’re just getting through the day.
- Same stuff, different day. Just wishing it was Friday!
Express boredom and excitement for Friday. Most people can relate.
- I’m living the dream…now where’s my dream vacation?
Joke you’re waiting for that dream getaway.
- I’ll be good when I’m on a beach with a drink in hand!
We all long for a tropical vacation sometimes.
- All’s well. Just another day in paradise!
Sarcastically say things are great.
- Another day, another dollar!
Use this classic phrase meaning you’re just working to get paid.
- I’ll be great when I’m on a beach somewhere far, far away!
Daydream about an idyllic vacation spot.
- Same as usual, just waiting for my millions to start rolling in.
Jokingly wait for that big payday.
- Oh, I’m just chatting with annoying people online.
Playfully suggest they’re annoying you.
- I’ll be good when I finally get a day off work!
Look forward to some time off from the job.
- I was good…until you showed up!
Teasing response implying they bothered you.
Flirty Responses
If you want to get a bit flirty with someone you’re interested in, try these playful responses:
- I’m doing great now that I’m talking to you.
Nice way to show you enjoy their conversation.
- Much better now that we’re chatting.
Let them know he/she improved your mood.
- I’m feeling good now that we’re talking.
Another common response expressing he/she brightened up your day.
- I’m doing way better now that you’re here!
Straightforward appropriate response showing you’re happy to see them.
- I feel great whenever we talk.
Share you always enjoy their company.
- My day just got a little better thanks to you.
Compliment that they improved your mood.
- I’m wonderful now that I see you!
Be bold by sharing you’re happy to be around them.
- Nowhere near as good as you look right now.
Flirty compliment on their appearance.
- Better now that I’m talking to you.
Simple response expressing they make you feel good.
- I always feel good when I’m with you.
Sweeter remark that they boost your spirits.
- I’m doing great now that we’re hanging out!
If you’re actually with your crush, share your excitement.
- Just thinking about our next date!
Suggest a fun future date if you’re dating someone.
- I’m feeling blessed now that we connected.
Share you appreciate this new relationship.
Responding to Romantic Partners
Here are some sweet responses for a boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse, or romantic partner:
- Anytime with you is a good time.
Share that time together is what matters most.
- I always feel amazing when I’m with you.
Remark you feel happiest in their presence.
- Counting down the minutes until I can see you again!
Let them know you eagerly await your next meeting.
- I’m doing great now that I can finally talk to you!
Say you’ve been wanting to talk to them all day.
- My day always improves when we talk.
Note your mood lifts when you have a conversation.
- I’m wonderful now that I get to spend time with you!
Highlight you enjoy hanging out together.
- All is right in the world when we’re together.
Cheesier way to say you’re happiest together.
- Any day with you is the best day!
Confirm spending time together is most important.
- I’m feeling blessed to have you in my life.
Sweeter remark expressing gratitude for them.
- My heart is full with you in it.
Romantic way to say they complete you.
- I’m cloud nine anytime we’re together!
Use an idiom to say you feel euphoric around them.
- You make even my worst days better.
Reassure them they improve any bad day.
Comebacks For Unwanted Chats
If you want to end an unwanted conversation, try these responses:
- I’m actually pretty busy at the moment. I’ll chat with you later!
Good way to end a conversation you don’t have time for.
- I’m doing well, thanks! I have to get going now though.
Polite response to exit a chat you want to end quickly.
- All’s fine over here. I need to run, but let’s catch up soon!
Stay friendly while making your exit clear.
- I’m good. I actually have to head out now, talk to you later!
Casually say you need to be on your way.
- I’m alright, just in the middle of something. Catch you later!
Mention you’re busy with a task that requires your focus.
- I’m okay, thanks for asking! I’ll catch up with you next time.
Thank them for checking in before bowing out gracefully.
- I’m well, thanks. I should really get going now though.
Polite way to cut the conversation short.
- I’m doing fine. I don’t mean to be rude, but I need to run.
Acknowledge you have to leave abruptly.
- All’s well over here. I have somewhere I need to be right now.
Say you’re on your way out.
- I’m pretty busy today actually. Let’s continue this chat later!
Claim you have a full schedule and pick up the conversation another time.
Clever Responses
Try out these clever, original comebacks:
- I’m feeling so good, I should bottle it and sell it!
Funny way to say you’re feeling great.
- Oh, just working hard to achieve total world domination.
Say you’re working towards an amusingly grand goal.
- I’ll be good when I accomplish world peace. Almost there!
Joke you’re making huge strides towards an impossible goal.
- Just over here trying to decide what color to make my spaceship.
Give a funny “rich person problem” you’re grappling with.
- I’m feelin’ like a million bucks! Might buy a yacht later.
Jokingly say you’re flush with cash.
- Just hanging out with my cats like a true crazy cat lady.
Lean into the stereotype for laughs.
- Same as usual – stuck in a state of existential despair.
Get deep in a tongue-in-cheek way.
- I’d be better if tacos grew on trees.
We’d all enjoy that!
- Just over here working on my Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech.
Set your sights humorously high.
- You know, raising 6 kids and 12 chickens over here. Never a dull moment!
Exaggerate a chaotic home life.
- I’ll be great once I finish building my time machine!
Make an amusingly bold claim.
- Oh, I’m having a blast…just ask my parole officer!
Sarcastically imply you’re having no fun.
Song Lyric Responses
These replies reference popular song lyrics:
- It’s just another day in paradise!
From Phil Collins song.
- Everything’s coming up Milhouse!
Quote The Simpsons character Milhouse.
- I’m walking on sunshine!
Reference the Katrina & The Waves song.
- Don’t worry, I’ll be okay!
Quote “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor.
- Feeling good as hell!
Use this Lizzo lyric.
- Sippin’ on straight chlorine.
Bastille song reference.
- Sleeping on the blacktop.
Reference a Keith Urban song.
- But first, coffee.
Play on the popular meme/song lyric.
- Thunder only happens when it’s raining.
Lyrics from a Fleetwood Mac hit.
- Feeling 22.
Taylor Swift sings about this age.
- Channeling my inner dancing queen.
Reference the popular ABBA tune.
- You can’t rain on my parade!
Quoting a line from Barbra Streisand’s classic song.
- Ice ice baby!
Pull this line from the Vanilla Ice hit.
- Don’t worry, I’ll be alright!
Optimistic lyrics from The Killers’ hit song.
- Everything is awesome!
Lyric from super upbeat Lego Movie tune.
Food and Drink Responses
Share what you’re eating or craving with these examples:
- I was good ’til my food arrived – now I’m great!
Talk up your meal if you’re eating.
- I’ll be even better with coffee in hand!
Look forward to a caffeine fix.
- Ask me again when happy hour starts!
Excitedly await drink specials.
- In the mood for tacos, honestly.
Craving a certain food? Say so!
- Jonesing for the weekend + margaritas.
Share cravings for both rest and cocktails.
- Already thinking about breakfast tomorrow.
Tell them what meal you’re eager for next.
- I’ll be awesome when pizza is in front of me!
Pizza is nearly everyone’s weakness.
- Counting the minutes ’til I get donuts.
If you have a sweet tooth, share it!
- Already planning where I’m going for brunch.
Have a favorite brunch spot? Name drop it!
- Just picturing a big stack of pancakes.
Describe a dish that sounds delicious.
- I’ll be great with a drink in my hand later.
Look ahead to later beverages.
- I’m feeling like tacos later!
Craving Mexican food? Say so!
- Ask me again at wine o’clock!
Highlight anticipation of wine time.
Activity Responses
Share an activity you’re looking forward to:
- I’ll be amazing when this work day finally ends!
Countdown to quitting time.
- Can’t wait to binge watch [show name] tonight.
TV shows we love give us life.
- Feeling fabulous about my gym session earlier.
Share a recent accomplishment like a good workout.
- Just looking forward to a Netflix marathon later!
Binge watching shows is many people’s downtime activity.
- I’ll be great when I’m beaching with a book in hand!
Look ahead to a relaxing beach trip.
- Excited for a killer night out with my friends later!
Share fun evening plans you have.
- Already thinking about my weekend hike!
Talk up an outdoor activity you enjoy.
- I’ll be golden when me and my couch finally reunite.
We all love quality couch time!
- Can’t wait to dive into this new book I got.
For bookworms, mention what volume you’ll be reading.
- Next round of golf can’t come soon enough!
If you golf, say you’re excited to play again.
- This work day cannot end soon enough.
We all feel this way sometimes about Friday!
Weather Responses
- This sunshine is so good!
Comment on nice weather.
- Loving this beautiful weather today!
Show your appreciation for pleasant weather.
- I’ll be even better when it stops raining.
Look forward to an unpleasant weather event ending.
- I’ll be good when this heatwave passes.
Complain about extremely hot temps.
- Ask me again when this rain finally stops.
Waiting for an unpleasant weather event to end.
- Feeling cool in this fall breeze.
Enjoy the crisp air of autumn.
- Brightened up by this sunny day!
A sunny day naturally lifts our mood.
- Loving the cozy vibes of this snow day!
Making the best of winter conditions.
- Excited for patio drinks in this gorgeous weather!
When the weather is perfect for dining al fresco.
Work and School Responses
How’s work or school going? Try these responses:
- I’ll be stellar when this work day finally wraps up!
Share excitement for the work day to end.
- Feeling overwhelmed by my insane to-do list!
Vent about a packed schedule.
- Already dreaming of the weekend…
Most of us are by Wednesday or Thursday!
- Trying to get through this mountain of homework.
For students, chat about homework woes.
- Can’t wait ’til my last final exam tomorrow!
If finals week is almost over, celebrate being close to the finish line.
- One more semester closer to graduation!
Mark your progress if you’re in college.
- Just trying to make it to the weekend in one piece!
We all look forward to Friday!
- I’ll be stellar as soon as this shift is over!
Share anticipation for work to end.
- This Monday needs to end already!
We universally despise Mondays.
- Feeling awesome now that I’m officially on summer vacation!
Students can celebrate time off.
Wellness Responses
Talk about health, wellness, and self-care with these examples:
- I’ll be golden once I finally get a good night’s sleep.
Look forward to getting some much needed rest.
- Hoping to find some zen today.
Aim for inner peace.
- I’m hours away from a hot bubble bath!
Look ahead to relaxing self-care.
- Feeling restored after finally getting a good workout in.
Share you found time for exercise.
- I’ll be great once I eat something healthy.
Aim for nutritious food choices.
- Working hard to finally establish a good work/life balance!
Many of us struggle with separating work and personal time.
- Trying desperately to make meditation a habit.
Talk about wellness goals like establishing a meditation practice.
- Hoping to practice some serious self-care tonight!
Vaguely look forward to refreshing me-time activities.
149. Just over here trying to spread more joy.
Focus on contributing positivity to the world.
FAQs
How do you respond to “what’s good” over text?
Over text, respond casually and conversationally. You can say something like “Hey! Not much, just hanging out. What’s up with you?” This keeps it friendly while showing interest in continuing the chat.
What does “wsg” mean in texting?
“Wsg” is shorthand for “what’s good” when texting. It has the same meaning, just abbreviated. Respond to “wsg” the same way you would to “what’s good?”
What’s a good funny response to “what’s good?”
Some funny responses include:
- “Oh, just working hard to achieve total world domination.”
- “I’ll be good when tacos grow on trees.”
- “Same as usual, just waiting for my millions to start rolling in.”
How do you respond to “what’s good” in a flirty way?
Flirty responses include “I’m doing great now that I’m talking to you” or “My day always improves when we talk.” Compliment them, say they make you happy, share that you enjoy their company.
What does it mean when a guy says “what’s good?”
When a guy asks “what’s good?”, it generally just means he wants to start a conversation in a casual way. Respond politely, ask questions to keep the conversation going. He is likely interested in getting to know you better.
