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phr. 1 (&lit guess what) 2 (context idiomatic English) (non-gloss definition: Used to introduce a surprising outcome or one that the hearer is not expected to try to guess). 3 (context idiomatic English) (non-gloss definition: Used to dramatize the introduction of an unsurprising outcome).
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Guess What is a Canadian game show that aired from 1983 to 1987. The show was created by Nick Nicholson and E. Roger Muir, the pair behind The Newlywed Game and a series of long-running Canadian productions such as Definition, and was a production of Glen-Warren Productions for CTV. Robin Ward served as the host while Nick Hollinrake announced.
Guess What originally was taped at CFCF-TV in Montreal, CTV's owned and operated station in the largest city in Quebec, with production later moving to CFTO-TV, CTV's Toronto-based flagship.
Guess What? was a game show broadcast on the now-defunct DuMont Television Network.
Guess What may refer to:
- Guess What (Canadian TV series), a Canadian game show, 1983–1987
- Guess What (U.S. TV series), an American game show, 1952
- "Guess What" (song), a song by Syleena Johnson
- Guess What? a 1990 picture book for children
Usage examples of "guess what".
The contents of the room were shattered, splintered plastic, metal, and other materials, so the captain could not begin to guess what purpose it served.
I guess what they say about being able to hire good people is true after all.
But that near one--Charlie's almost close enough to shoot, and I bet I can guess what it wants.
Then he went to the locker to get the stuff ready for shipment, and guess what?
Chuck glanced at the mass of wool depending from her needles, but couldn't guess what it would be when it was finished.
She clasps her hands round her knees, and leans forward, and looks earnestly at it, as if trying to guess what sort of bed it would make for her young round limbs.