Sigma
Declining๐งMiddle School๐ถManosphere originDefinition
A self-reliant, independent person who doesn't follow social hierarchies. Derived from the pseudoscientific 'sigma male' concept but now used mostly as a meme. 'Sigma grindset' refers to hustle culture played for laughs.
Translation for Parents
Your kid is either calling themselves a cool lone wolf or (more likely) making fun of guys who think they're cool lone wolves. The 'sigma grindset' thing is almost always ironic. Almost.
Dad Mode: Likely a Meme
I know this site is mostly jokes. But I'm still a dad. This one started in Manosphere forums (2010s) โ TikTok meme culture (2021-present). Your kid is probably just memeing. But if you're hearing a bunch of these together, maybe ask about it over pizza.
Examples
โHe's on that sigma grindset no capโ
โHe's really focused and working hard (said either admiringly or mockingly)โ
โSigma rule #47: never explain yourselfโ
โA joke format mocking hustle culture motivational contentโ
Cringe Score
Please don't
Your son watched one Andrew Tate clip and now he's a sigma. Don't worry, he'll grow out of it. If he doesn't, that's a different conversation.
Category
identity
Peak
2023-08
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
urban_dictionary, reddit, youtube