welp
A casual interjection that softens "well" with a clipped, resigned tone.
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A casual interjection that softens "well" with a clipped, resigned tone. Used online and in speech to acknowledge a disappointing, awkward, or unavoidable situation before moving on, often standing alone or followed by an ellipsis. It carries a wry, defeated shrug, as if to say "nothing more to add." Common across Reddit, Twitter, and texting, and especially handy as a one-word reaction to bad news that does not warrant a longer response.
Welp, there goes my weekend.
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