Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

welp

interjection
/wɛlp/
Definition
An informal expression used to signify resignation or disappointment, often in response to a situation that didn’t go as planned.
Examples
  • “Welp, I guess we missed the bus once again!”
  • “Welp, that didn’t go as expected.”
  • “Welp, there goes my chance of winning!”
Meaning
Used typically in casual conversations to express a sense of acceptance or acknowledgment of a situation.
Synonyms
  • oh well
  • so be it
  • too bad