Gaming
sadge
What does sadge mean?
Used to mark a wholesome but melancholy moment, the gentle cousin of crying.
"He thanked his small chat for sticking around, sadge moment."
Origin
A BetterTTV emote that spread on Twitch around 2019-2020, formed from 'sad' plus the '-ge' suffix that emotes like Pepega popularized. Built on a melancholy edit of Pepe.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sadge mean in texting?
It means feeling sad or disappointed, often in a soft, slightly joking way. It comes from a Twitch Pepe emote.
Is Sadge serious or ironic?
Usually it's lightly ironic, a way to react to minor letdowns, but it can mark sincere sad moments too.
What's the opposite of Sadge?
On Twitch the upbeat counterpart is often 'Pog' or 'Pog Champ' for excitement, or 'COPE' if you're refusing the sadness.
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