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[–] 165 points 1 year ago (10 children)

I am whelmed by this exchange

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  • [–] 33 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    This whole exchange is tressing.

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  • [–] 37 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    whelm /wĕlm, hwĕlm/
    transitive verb

    1. To cover with water; submerge.
    2. To overwhelm.
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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    Technically correct (still the best kind of correct). However, the meaning has changed a but due to the word's falling into disuse. Colloquially, it is now used as a mid-point between overwhelmed and underwhelmed, describing a situation as a mundane experience. Not disappointing, too stimulating, or even satisfying; just neutral ("Tell my wife I said 'Hello'").

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