“Whomst’d’ve” Meaning, Origin and Examples

Last updated on November 12, 2024 by Isabella Claire

What does Whomst’d’ve mean? If this word looks like some nonsensical word, you would be right. However, it does have a meaning even if it is made up. Here you will find the meaning of this term, the story of its origin, and some alternative meanings if there are any.

You will also find some conversation examples using the internet slang term properly to help you better understand it and you will find some synonyms to replace this word in conversation while still conveying the same meaning.

“Whomst’d’ve” Meaning, Origin and Usage

Key Takeaways

  • The slang term “Whomst’d’ve” is a made-up word by people on the internet and it means whom/whoms/whomst did or have.
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“Whomst’d’ve” Meaning

“Whomst’d’ve” is a humorous, exaggerated version of “whom,” created by combining multiple words—“who,” “whom,” “would,” “have,” and sometimes even “did.” It’s a playful, over-the-top construction used online to sound overly formal or archaic, often as a joke.

“Whomst’d’ve” is typically used in memes, social media, and internet forums to add humor by mockingly making a simple question sound complex or pretentious.

For example:

  • “To whomst’d’ve thought such an idea was wise?”
  • “I wonder whomst’d’ve invented this strange phrase.”

Origin of Whomst’d’ve

The origin of this phrase is fairly new. In 2016, a user on the internet uploaded a definition of the fake word “whomst” to a site and defined it as a more intellectual way of asking “who” or “whom.” However, it is ironically intellectual since most people know the term “whomst” is not even a real word. The word was used in memes circulated on the internet and eventually additions were made to it, such as in the term mentioned above, by 2017.

Usage of Whomst’d’ve

In a joking conversation about a mysterious person:

  • “Whomst’d’ve left their shoes by the door? I trip over them every time!”
    (Used humorously to ask who left the shoes out, with the exaggerated phrasing.)

During a playful discussion of responsibility:

  • “Whomst’d’ve eaten all the cookies and left only crumbs? I’m looking right at you!”
    (Using “whomst’d’ve” to point out someone playfully, exaggerating the question.)

In a meme or sarcastic statement:

  • “Whomst’d’ve thought that a 5-minute break would turn into 2 hours?”
    (A mock-serious expression of disbelief about how something happened.)

Reacting to something dramatic or over-the-top:

  • “Whomst’d’ve gone to such lengths to avoid doing their homework?!”
    (Used humorously when someone is avoiding responsibility or work in a comically exaggerated way.)

In a rhetorical question for comedic effect:

  • “Whomst’d’ve put pineapple on pizza? That’s the true question here.”
    (A playful way to ask a controversial question, typically in a meme-style context.)

Related Terms to Whomst’d’ve

  • Whomst: A playful twist on “whom,” used to sound extra formal or pretentious.
  • Whomst’ve: A blend of “whom” and “have,” used humorously to mimic formal language.
  • Whomsoever: An exaggerated form of “whomever,” used to sound archaic or grandiose.
  • Ye Olde: A mock-archaic phrase to make something sound ancient or medieval.
  • Art thou: A playful way of saying “are you,” mimicking old English.
  • Forsooth: An old-fashioned term meaning “indeed” or “truly,” used for humorous effect.
  • Henceforth: Used to mean “from now on,” often in a mock-formal way.
  • Methinks: An old-fashioned term for “I think,” used in a humorous or sarcastic tone.
  • Thee/Thou: Archaic pronouns for “you,” often used in memes or jokes.
  • Verily: Meaning “truly” or “certainly,” used to sound ancient or overly formal.

Synonyms for Whomst’d’ve

The only synonyms that would fit in this case would take away the irony of the phrase and replace it with proper English. Other things you could say include:

  • Who had
  • Who did
  • Who has

Whomst’d’ve Examples

Sentence Examples

  • “I wonder whomst’d’ve dared to eat the last slice of pizza.”
  • “To whomst’d’ve thought it was a good idea to arrive unannounced?”
  • “Whomst’d’ve imagined that I’d find myself in such a situation?”
  • “I ponder whomst’d’ve been responsible for this mystery.”
  • “And whomst’d’ve believed that such a thing could be possible?”
  • “To whomst’d’ve I entrusted my secrets? Only to be let down!”
  • “The question remains: whomst’d’ve left this mess here?”
  • “For whomst’d’ve decided that pineapple belongs on pizza?”
  • “Do you know whomst’d’ve been so bold as to challenge me?”
  • “And so I ask, whomst’d’ve foreseen this strange turn of events?”

Conversation Examples

A text conversation between two sisters.

  • Sister 1: Whomst’d’ve my watermelon?
  • Sister 2: Umm… what? That is not even a word?!
  • Sister 1: Yes, it is. You are just not enlightened enough to know what it is.
  • Sister 2: Wow, really? *rolls eyes*
  • Sister 1: Okay, let me enlighten you, child. Whom did have my watermelon?
  • Sister 2: That’s not proper English even, but at least I understood that. No one had your watermelon. It is still in the fridge.

An online discussion between two Facebook users.

  • User 1: (posts a picture of a childhood toy) Whomst’d’ve this growing up?
  • User 2: Are you asking who had one of these as a child?
  • User 1: I think it is pretty clear that is what I was asking?
  • User 2: Not really! That “word” you used isn’t even real, which is why I had to ask for clarification.
  • User 1: Only those whomst are not enlightened need ask clarification for such things.
  • User 2: SMH! Okay, you are weird but to answer your question, I did have one of these growing up.
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