headdesk
Forehead meets furniture
Headdesk is an expression of frustration, exasperation, or disbelief—the feeling that something is so stupid or hopeless that you want to bang your head against your desk.
Originating in internet culture, it describes a gesture rather than names it: Reading that email made me headdesk.
Often appears as an interjection in online communication: Headdesk. Just... headdesk.
Gesture showing exasperation
- groanLow vocal expression of distress
- sighAudible emotional breath
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- annoyanceState of being bothered
irritation · agitation · vexation · aggravation · impatience · discontent · displeasure · disgruntlement
Gesture showing exasperation
- eye-rollGesture of exasperation
- shrugShoulder gesture of uncertainty
- thudDull impact noise
- bangSudden loud noise
thump · bonk · clunk · smack · slap · pound · keyboard · dramatic
Exaggerated physical humor
- comedyWork meant to amuse
- memeShared online humor
- GIFAnimated image format
- reactionResponse to stimulus
self-deprecating · absurdist · irony · sarcasm · exaggeration · theatrics · deadpan · sitcom
Inability to accept something
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- stupefactionMental numbness from shock
- bewildermentState of being baffled
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
amazement · perplexity · bafflement · dumbfounded · flabbergasted · speechless · stunned · gobsmacked
Lack of intelligence
- incompetenceLack of required skill
- bureaucracyRigid administrative system
- meetingGathering for discussion
- emailDigital written communication
deadline · glitch · error · mistake · blunder · miscommunication · micromanagement · spreadsheet
facepalm
Gesture showing exasperation
- groanLow vocal expression of distress
- sighAudible emotional breath
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
annoyance · irritation · agitation · vexation · aggravation · impatience · discontent · displeasure · disgruntlement · chagrin
facepalm
Gesture showing exasperation
bang · thump · bonk · clunk · smack · slap · pound · keyboard · dramatic · repeated
slapstick
Exaggerated physical humor
reaction · self-deprecating · absurdist · irony · sarcasm · exaggeration · theatrics · deadpan · sitcom · viral
incredulity
Inability to accept something
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- stupefactionMental numbness from shock
- bewildermentState of being baffled
shock · amazement · perplexity · bafflement · dumbfounded · flabbergasted · speechless · stunned · gobsmacked · incomprehension
stupidity
Lack of intelligence
- incompetenceLack of required skill
- bureaucracyRigid administrative system
- meetingGathering for discussion
email · deadline · glitch · error · mistake · blunder · miscommunication · micromanagement · spreadsheet
headdeskshrug
Shoulder gesture of uncertainty
meh · unfazed · nonplussed · poker face · stoic
headdesksquee
Joyful excited outburst
fist pump · happy dance · tears of joy · chef's kiss · applause
headdeskgrace under pressure
Composure in adversity
keeping one's cool · stiff upper lip · unflappable · collected · measured response
head, desk, forehead, headline, header, desks, heads-up, headdress, desktop