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# what the sigma

Gen Alpha[#funny](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/humor/)

**Meaning.** A confused or bewildered reaction phrase, an ironic mashup of internet slang meaning 'what the heck.'

See it in a sentence

The teacher started rapping and we were all like, what the sigma?

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen Alpha · this one

    what the sigma

- Millennial

    [WTF](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/wtf/),[WTH](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/wth/)

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    [say what?](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/say-what/),[what the hell](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/what-the-hell/)

- Plain English

    confused or bewildered reaction phrase, an ironic mashup of internet slang meaning 'what the heck

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## Related slang

- [wacko](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/wacko/): Crazy, irrational, or wildly out of touch with reality.
- [what the hell](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/what-the-hell/): An exasperated or startled way of asking what is going on.
- [WTF](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/wtf/): An abbreviation expressing confusion, shock, or disbelief.
- [WTH](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/wth/): Short for "what the hell" or "what the heck", a milder cousin of WTF for surprise, confusion or annoyance.

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