womp womp
Gen Z#reactionMeaning. A mock-sympathetic reaction to bad news or complaints, imitating a sad trombone.
See it in a sentence
You lost the game? Womp womp.
How each generation says it
The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.
- Gen Z · this onewomp womp
- Gen AlphaHaven't found the match yet.
- MillennialHaven't found the match yet.
- Gen XHaven't found the match yet.
- BoomerHaven't found the match yet.
- Plain Englishmock-sympathetic reaction to bad news or complaints, imitating a sad trombone
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.
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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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