womp womp
Used, sometimes mockingly, to indicate failure or disappointmentUsed, sometimes mockingly, to indicate failure or disappointment.
Meaning
1 senses(Canada, US, humorous, onomatopoeic)Used, sometimes mockingly, to indicate failure or disappointment.
Origin
Imitative of a plaintive descending four-note trumpet or trombone sound, like G–F♯–F–E, arImitative 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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