A phrase middle schoolers love to use popularized by a Tiktoker who created a meme by dubbing the audio over a clip of Squidward saying, “Erm, what the sigma?”
Similar to “What the heck?” but with some cringe sprinkled in.
Similar to “What the heck?” but with some cringe sprinkled in.
Middle schooler 1: Hey look, that teacher just picked their nose and flung it on the dry erase board.
Middle schooler 2: What the sigma?
Middle schooler 2: What the sigma?
by Rahschoe May 22, 2024

by ACIMMAnom March 31, 2024

by Spaghetti_ET September 07, 2025

by Cyb3rkitty444 June 05, 2024

“Erm, what the sigma” is a humorous and sarcastic expression used to convey shock, confusion, or disbelief. The phrase merges "erm"—a filler word indicating hesitation or puzzlement—with "what the sigma," a playful reference to the concept of a "sigma male," which is often associated with a lone, self-reliant persona in popular culture. The term is meant to be taken in a tongue-in-cheek manner, adopting a tone similar to that of Squidward from SpongeBob SquarePants, known for his deadpan and exasperated reactions. This expression is used to mockingly elevate the level of bewilderment in a situation, adding a layer of ironic seriousness.
by Bazingaaaa August 14, 2024

Person 1:How are you doing dude?
Person 2:Skibidi Kai cenat, what about you?
Person 1:Erm what the sigma?
Person 2:Skibidi Kai cenat, what about you?
Person 1:Erm what the sigma?
by Brainrot General May 25, 2024

it's just what the ___ but used sigma
this is counted as gen alpha language
there is also errrrrmmmm what the sigma
this is counted as gen alpha language
there is also errrrrmmmm what the sigma
by JustADumDood June 13, 2024
