whereat Meaning, Definition & Usage

Where*at" adverb

Definitions

1. At which; upon which; whereupon; -- used relatively.

   They vote; whereat his speech he thus renews. Milton.

   Whereat he was no less angry and ashamed than desirous to obey Zelmane. Sir P. Sidney.

2. At what; -- used interrogatively; as, whereat are you offended?