From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishwhat/how about somebody/somethingwhat/how about somebody/somethingspoken a) ASK FOR something/ASK somebody TO DO somethingused to ask a question that directs attention to another person or thing What about Jack? We can’t just leave him here. I’m feeling hungry. How about you? b) SUGGESTused to make a suggestion How about a salad for lunch? → about
