what the sigma

Gen Alpha#funny

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,WTH
Gen X
No word for this one yet.
Boomer
say what?,what the hell
Plain English
confused or bewildered reaction phrase, an ironic mashup of internet slang meaning 'what the heck

Crazy, irrational, or wildly out of touch with reality.

An exasperated or startled way of asking what is going on.

An abbreviation expressing confusion, shock, or disbelief.

Short for "what the hell" or "what the heck", a milder cousin of WTF for surprise, confusion or annoyance.