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 AlphaNo word for this one yet.
- MillennialNo word for this one yet.
- Gen XNo word for this one yet.
- Boomer
- Plain Englishreply to someone else's bad news, meaning that is rough or that sucks
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Related slang
that ain't itGen Z
That is unacceptable, wrong, or off; a clear signal you do not approve.
#reactionthat’s my bagBoomer
That is something that fits one's taste, interest, or way of feeling.
#reactiontough shitBoomer
A blunt way of saying you have no sympathy and the problem is theirs to deal with.
#reactiontweakinGen Z
Acting irrationally, overreacting, or making no sense.
#reaction