Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

womp womp

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.91 in modern English

Syllables: wom-p -womp
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

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Used, sometimes mockingly, to indicate failure or disappointment.

Canadian usage; American usage; Humorous

Example Sentences

"However, this fad quickly faded when people realized this technology (sad trombone: womp, womp) . . . well, it didn't work."
"But in happy news, she said that even though “I have balance in all aspects of my life except for love,” (womp womp) I haven’t met my twin flame."
"Bread: alcoholic fermentation isn’t just for booze. When yeast, single-celled fungi, chow down on dough’s carbohydrates, they produce alcohol and carbon dioxide gas (the alcohol is evaporated during baking, womp womp)."

Etymology

Imitative of a plaintive descending four-note trumpet or trombone sound, like G–F♯–F–E, articulated with a plunger mute, played during game shows to indicate a player losing.

Usage

Synonyms

boowomp wah-wah sad trombone

Questions

What does womp womp mean?: Used, sometimes mockingly, to indicate failure or disappointment.
Where does womp womp come from?: Imitative of a plaintive descending four-note trumpet or trombone sound, like G–F♯–F–E, articulated with a plunger mute, played during game shows to indicate a player losing.

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