What does ‘womp womp’ mean on TikTok?

“Womp womp” is a slang term that has blown up on TikTok recently as more and more users are saying it in videos or in comments, but it’s leaving some confused as to what it means.

Since the launch of TikTok, new phrases and trends have constantly been emerging on the popular short-form video app, often leaving users confused about their meanings.

Some words are unique to TikTok, but there are plenty of other terms that originated elsewhere and are simply frequently used by people on the social media platform.

‘Womp womp’ is a popular slang term that you have probably seen pop up on the app, usually in a comment or caption. If you’re confused about what it means and when it’s used, we have everything you need to know.

‘Womp womp’ slang meaning on TikTok

Womp Womp is used to comment on something bad or disappointing that has happened or is happening, usually in a humorous way, according to the Cambridge Dictionary.

Womp womp, also known as Sad Trombone, is an expression mimicking the descending sound from a trombone that is used to indicate a failure on television game shows, for example.

The term can be used while messaging your friends or commenting on posts, but it can also be used while talking to someone. In the context of a conversation or a comment thread, it can serve as a quick, catchy noise of failure or mocking towards someone who’s experienced something inconvenient.

When saying it out loud, it’s usually pronounced as a “woah woah” sound, with the sound starting loud and then going down into a lower note to indicate the sad tone.

Although the slang term often pops up on TikTok, it wasn’t created on the platform, so you may see it used across different social media apps, including Snapchat, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Twitter.

If there are any other slang terms or phrases that are confusing you on TikTok, you can check out our guide here to learn all about the most popular terms and acronyms on the app.