Sad Boi Hours

Definition:

A response to (or reference to) a state of sadness or melancholy, often late at night

Context:

"Sad Boi Hours" originated as part of Gen-Z internet culture around 2017. It combines the intentional misspelling of "boy" as "boi" – a common internet slang variation – with the concept of a late-night period, typically between 1 AM and 5 AM, when young people, especially men, experience or express feelings of melancholy.

As the phrase gained popularity, its usage evolved to become more ironic and self-aware. Today, "Sad Boi Hours" is often employed in a lighthearted or exaggerated way to describe minor disappointments or fleeting moments of sadness, rather than serious depression. For example, someone might jokingly declare "Aww it's sad boi hours" after losing a video game or spilling their coffee.

Note: it should not be used to trivialize genuine depression or mental health concerns.

Example:

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Andruw: “Danggg... I dropped my last chicken nugget on the floor!”

Nevaduh: “Oof, instant sad boi hours”