Whelm

Verb. To Whelm. When someone or something is distinctly average and you are not moved by him/it at all.

You need to do more than just whelm them in your interview. You need to be unforgettable.

or

"How was that job candidate?"

"He was okay. I was whelmed."

by MammaLynn April 8, 2009

Whelm

1. To be swept beneath by a wave.

2. (To be) the effect of experiencing something of mediocre quality ; -ing; -ed

3. Neither good nor bad, simply existing

The movie last night was completely whelming.

I thought I would be excited by the fair, but I was whelmed at best.

by Curtis Meyer March 13, 2008

whelmed

A state of being where you are not over-excited nor unimpressed, but just satisfied and calm.

"I know it's hard, but try to stay whelmed."
- Robin Young Justice (2011)

by RJDG-Fanatic May 18, 2016

whelmed

When you're not overwhelmed, or underwhelmed. You're just neutral.

"How are you, Ginger, my love, my dove, my fire?"

"Oh, fair strapping lad, I am whelmed, that is all."

by Jinjus August 7, 2007

Whelming

adjective

1. between underwhelming and overwhelming; just right; the perfect consistency.

2. average; in the middle.

3. mediocre

Goldilocks tasted little bear's porridge and it was whelming.

Want to come over? Two hours would be whelming.

by dressedinleather March 30, 2009

Whelmed

When you’re not feeling overwhelmed or underwhelmed.

“I’m feeling quite whelmed today, Jared.”
“But that’s not a word, Evan.”

by TooGayToBeAPansexual September 24, 2021

Whelmed

(Adj.)In a state of satisfaction or appreciation.

I was perfectly whelmed by the attention I received on my birthday - gifts from my close friends and a nice dinner at home with family.

Chastity: I know you can be overwhelmed, and you can be underwhelmed, but can you ever just be whelmed?
Bianca: I think you can in Europe.

~ 10 Things I Hate about You

by AllStrangeWonders November 20, 2010