What’s… in aid of? Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage Used in casual conversation, might not be suitable for formal contexts. He bought another car? What's that in aid of? Pro Tip 2/3Expression of Puzzlement Shows you're confused or perplexed by someone’s actions. You're taking a yoga mat to a football match; what's that in aid of? Pro Tip 3/3Unusual Behavior Often used when someone is behaving in a way that's unexpected or not understood. Why are you wearing that costume to work? What's that in aid of?