Cry For Help

Intermediate 📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang

Definition

When you make a self-deprecating joke about depression, loneliness, or dark thoughts and secretly hope someone realizes it's not actually a joke—humor as a soft call for support.

Example Usage

He joked about being so lonely he'd befriend a cactus, and his friend realized it was a cry for help and actually checked on him.

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