What does womp womp mean

“Womp womp” is a slang term used to express disappointment or failure, often in a humorous way. It can be used as:

  • Interjection: In this case, it’s said on its own to acknowledge a bad situation or misfortune. For example, if you burned dinner, you might say “Womp womp” to yourself.
  • Verb: You can also use “womp womp” as a verb, like “to womp womp” something, meaning to express disappointment about it

The term is derived from the sound of a trombone playing a descending glissando, which is a musical technique that creates a mournful or “sad” sound. This sound effect is often used in comedic situations to highlight a failure, and “womp womp” mimics that sound.

“Womp womp” on TikTok

“Womp womp” on TikTok follows the same general meaning of disappointment or failure but with a twist for the platform. Here’s how it’s used on TikTok:

  • Humorous Response: It’s primarily used as a clever way to react to unfortunate situations shown in videos. Think of it as a lighthearted way to acknowledge someone’s misfortune.
  • Sound Effect: There’s also a popular sound effect on TikTok that uses a drawn-out “womp womp” sound. Creators use this sound effect in their videos to highlight the fail moment.
  • Comments: People often use “womp womp” in comments to express sympathy (in a funny way) for someone who messed up in a video or had something bad happen to them.

Example

Scenario:

A TikTok video shows someone attempting a cool skateboarding trick. They jump onto their board, but they completely miss the landing and fall flat on their face.

Option 1: Using the Sound Effect

  • The video uses the sped-up “womp womp” sound effect right as the person falls.

Option 2: Text Overlay

  • The video plays through the failed trick silently. Then, a text overlay pops up that reads “Womp womp” during the fall or after it.

Option 3: Caption

  • The video plays through, and the creator simply captions it: “Landed it… barely. Womp womp.”

Option 4: Comments

  • People watching the video might comment things like “Womp womp, hope you’re okay!” or “Nailed it… eventually? Womp womp.”

 

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