Etymology:
From net (internet) + weep (to cry). Coined in 2025 to describe the modern phenomenon of online-triggered tears.
(noun / verb)
Pronunciation: /ˈnɛt·wi p/
Definition (noun)
1. The act or instance of crying as a result of watching or reading emotional content involving strangers on the internet.
2. A state of shared online empathy expressed through tears
Definition (verb)
to netweep – to cry due to emotional online content.
From net (internet) + weep (to cry). Coined in 2025 to describe the modern phenomenon of online-triggered tears.
(noun / verb)
Pronunciation: /ˈnɛt·wi p/
Definition (noun)
1. The act or instance of crying as a result of watching or reading emotional content involving strangers on the internet.
2. A state of shared online empathy expressed through tears
Definition (verb)
to netweep – to cry due to emotional online content.
Noun
1.“Last night’s rescue video sent me into a full netweep."
2.“Her post triggered a global netweep in the comments section.”
Verb
“I totally netwept after that soldier reunion video.”
1.“Last night’s rescue video sent me into a full netweep."
2.“Her post triggered a global netweep in the comments section.”
Verb
“I totally netwept after that soldier reunion video.”
by HodgieRez August 30, 2025
Get the Netweepmug. Etymology:
From net (internet) + weep (to cry). Coined in 2025 to describe the modern phenomenon of online-triggered tears.
(noun / verb)
Pronunciation: /ˈnɛt·wi p/
Definition (noun)
1. The act or instance of crying as a result of watching or reading emotional content involving strangers on the internet.
2. A state of shared online empathy expressed through tears
Definition (verb)
to netweep – to cry due to emotional online content.
From net (internet) + weep (to cry). Coined in 2025 to describe the modern phenomenon of online-triggered tears.
(noun / verb)
Pronunciation: /ˈnɛt·wi p/
Definition (noun)
1. The act or instance of crying as a result of watching or reading emotional content involving strangers on the internet.
2. A state of shared online empathy expressed through tears
Definition (verb)
to netweep – to cry due to emotional online content.
Noun
1.“Last night’s rescue video sent me into a full netweep."
2.“Her post triggered a global netweep in the comments section.”
Verb
“I totally netwept after that soldier reunion video.”
1.“Last night’s rescue video sent me into a full netweep."
2.“Her post triggered a global netweep in the comments section.”
Verb
“I totally netwept after that soldier reunion video.”
by HodgieRez August 30, 2025
Get the Netweepmug.