Phrase guide

oh worm

intj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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intj

Meaning 1

Exclamation of surprise or disbelief.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, humorous

Examples

  • I just learned that slugs have teeth. Oh worm?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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intj

Meaning 2

Yes; I understand or can relate.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, humorous

Examples

  • I woke up today and I just don't feel like doing anything. Oh worm. I know what you mean.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Humorous misspelling of "Oh, word?" as it appeared in an advice animal of late 2016. Spread through Tumblr as an Internet meme through early 2017.