What is sadge?

"Sadge" is an emote commonly used in online communities, particularly on platforms like Twitch and Discord. It is part of the "Pepe the Frog" meme family, which features a cartoon frog character originally created by artist Matt Furie. The Sadge emote depicts Pepe with a sad or disappointed expression, conveying feelings of sadness, melancholy, or disappointment.

In online communication, Sadge is used to express empathy, share in someone’s disappointment, or highlight a situation that is unfortunate or regrettable. Its popularity stems from its ability to convey these emotions concisely and visually in chat conversations.

As with many internet memes, its usage can evolve over time, and it may carry different, nuanced meanings depending on context and community.