that's tough
Gen Z#reactionMeaning. A reply to someone else's bad news, meaning that is rough or that sucks. Said flatly it becomes mock sympathy rather than real sympathy.
See it in a sentence
You left your charger at home? That's tough.
How each generation says it
The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.
- Gen Z · this onethat's tough,womp womp
- Gen AlphaHaven't found the match yet.
- MillennialHaven't found the match yet.
- Gen XHaven't found the match yet.
- Boomer
- Plain Englishreply to someone else's bad news, meaning that is rough or that sucks
Related slang
and I oopGen Z
An expression of sudden surprise, shock, or an awkward slip-up.
#reactionbig dealBoomer
A sarcastic response meaning something is not impressive.
#reactionbig yikesGen Z
A reaction to something very awkward, embarrassing, or cringeworthy.
#reactioncool story, broMillennial
A sarcastic response implying a story or complaint is unimpressive.
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