Definitions

1. interjection

an expression used to ask a rhetorical question, often to express skepticism or to challenge an idea or argument, typically in the form ‘what about X?’

“The politician’s plan was met with a chorus of ‘whatabouts’ from the opposing party.”

2. noun

a rhetorical question, especially one that expresses skepticism or challenges an idea or argument

“The media outlet was flooded with ‘whatabouts’ about the new policy.”