- reaction meaning
- Used in comments to convey that a post made the commenter feel put-out or slighted, though rarely used as a standalone reaction.
- comment use
- Older users may genuinely use it to express frustration in comments; younger users use it ironically or not at all.
- boomer interpretation
- Often interpreted literally โ this person is upset. Less likely to be read as ironic or performative by older audiences.
- group use
- Appears in community or family groups when someone is complaining about a situation or seeking sympathy from the group.