"womp womp" meaning in All languages combined

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Interjection [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-womp womp.wav
Etymology: Imitative 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. Etymology templates: {{onom|en|title=Imitative}} Imitative Head templates: {{head|en|interjection|head=womp womp}} womp womp
  1. (US, Canada, onomatopoeia, humorous) Used, sometimes mockingly, to indicate failure or disappointment. Tags: Canada, US, humorous, onomatopoeic Synonyms: boowomp, wah-wah, sad trombone
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