WTH

Millennial#funny

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

See it in a sentence

wth happened to the wifi

How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

Gen Z
No word for this one yet.
Gen Alpha
what the sigma
Millennial · this one
WTH,WTF
Gen X
No word for this one yet.
Boomer
say what?,what the hell
Plain English
"what the hell" or "what the heck", a milder cousin of WTF for surprise, confusion or annoyance

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

An abbreviation expressing confusion, shock, or disbelief.

A viral catchphrase and hand gesture with no fixed meaning, said for a laugh.

Imaginary points added or subtracted from your coolness based on how smooth or awkward you act.