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
Haven't found the match yet.
Gen Alpha
what the sigma
Millennial · this one
WTH,WTF
Gen X
Haven't found the match 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 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.

An exclamation of disbelief, disappointment, or emphasis.

An unavoidable, formative experience you shouldn't interfere with.