When someone feels hopeless or does not know what to do about something. So it is used in replace to "well" sometimes in a conversation. A combination of "help" and "well".
Welp, I guess what's done is done. Let's just try harder next time!
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To be used in place of 'well', when one feels there is no more to say. This word was originally brought to the peoples' attention in 1994, from Jim Carrey in the cult classic, Dumb & Dumber.
This is simply one of the many words and phrases that continue to be used in teen conversation today.
Initial use of/birth of the word: "Hey fellas. Big Gulps, huh? Welp, see ya later!"
Other examples:
"'Eyy, Jim! I just finished the job on that engine repair, so, feel free to take the credit for it as usual! Welp, That's my queue to leave, so, I suppose I'll see your rotten self tomorrow! Later!"
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An interjection used when discussing an unfortunate circumstance without expressing anger. "Welp" is often used when exaggerating or seeking pity, sarcastically, or in attempts to conceal frustration. The 'P' sound at the end is usually muted, and simply serves as a consonant sound added onto the commonly known word "well."
Welp, I lost my job, I have a horrible credit score, my spouse wants a divorce, and my insurance company dropped me. I'll just have to go live on the streets, NBD.
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An immaculate combination of four letters meant to mean any feeling or no feeling at all. The perfect word for no word at all and all words in the world
Joe: And that's how I murdered your beloved family friend
Friend:*loads gun and whips out dick* Welp
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You say this when somthing bad happens but you donβt give enough fucks to care
Oh no, my scrotum got stuck in the stapler! Welp!
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Simply a word often used to show one does not care. Used most commonly by teenagers of this generation to portray a nonchalant attitude towards something.
Teacher: "If you don't put your food away I'm going to kick you out of my class and I'll call your parents."
Chuvonya: "Welp! Do you need their numbers?"
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You can say welp when you want to do something but you can't do it.
You can also say welp when you don't want to do something and you can/can't do it.
In the end you won't do the thing, in both cases.
Welp, I can't do help you with the homework.
Welp, I want to help you with the homework but I didn't do it.
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