If you text a lot, like most of us do, you’ve probably seen the acronym WDE. What does it mean? When should you use it? I’ll be going in depth about WDE, so you’ll know…
“WDE” Meaning
What Does “WDE” Mean?
For the purpose of this article, WDE means Worst Day Ever. It can also mean Whole Disk Encryption, Web Data Extractor and much more, but I thought I’d list the most relevant meanings.
What is the Origin of “WDE”?
I wasn’t actually able to find specifically who came up with it, but as I mentioned above, it’s a common acronym to save time while texting or typing.
Other Meanings of “WDE”
It can also mean Whole Disk Encryption and Web Data Extractor. Whole disk encryption is technology or software that converts information on your computer into unreadable code that can’t be read easily by unauthorized people.
Web Data Extractor, as you may have guessed is a tool that gathers mass amounts of online information. Such as, URLs, e-mails, phone numbers, etc.
Who Uses “WDE”?
Anybody can use WDE, Worst Day Ever, but I think I can safely say that it’s mainly used by teens and young adults.
When to Use “WDE”?
As you probably figured out by now, it would be used when you’re having a rough day and want to vent to a friend or close family member.
It’s usually exaggerated, so please keep that in mind with using it and with my examples…
Examples of How to Use “WDE”
If you’re unsure how to use it, I’ll give some examples of some statements and conversations.
Statements:
Text to a friend about school:
- “Ugh, we have 2 exams today and a project due. WDE!”
Text to a colleague that you get along with:
- “A meeting and quarterly reviews all in one day? WDE.”
Conversations:
Young adult facebook message to Mom, soon after they moved out:
- Kid: “Mom, I’m having the WDE.”
- Mom: “What happened, dear?”
- Kid: “The washer in my apartment broke and I’m out of food!”
- Mom: “I’ll send you some money for food and laundromat.”
Text between two teenage sisters (instead of yelling from other room):
- Sister 1: “Ugh, WDE!”
- Sister 2: “What happened?”
- Sister 1: “I got a breakout and having a bad hair day!”
- Sister 2: “Ok. Come to my room. I’ll help with hair.”
Other Terms/Words to Use Instead
Now that we know what WDE means, the origin, other meanings, and some examples of how to use it, you might be wondering what you could use instead of WDE, if it feels inappropriate for the situation or who you’re talking to.
Here are some other examples of how to say Worst Day Ever without exaggerating:
- “I’m having a bad day”
- “I had a really rough day”.
- “I just really need to talk to somebody.”
We all have a bad day (or even year) here and there. Hopefully, this will help you start to feel more comfortable talking about it (In a healthy, effective way) and listening to others too.
“WDE” Meaning Infographic
