uwu
See also: UwU and üwü
Translingual
Alternative forms
- UwU
Etymology
u represents the eyes, and the w represents a curled mouth.
Pronunciation
- (English) IPA(key): /ˈuːwuː/, /ˈʊwʊ/
- (Polish) IPA(key): /ˈu.vu/, /ˈu.wu/
- Rhymes: -uːwuː
Symbol
uwu
- An emoticon representing an innocent, cutesy smiley face with a cat-like smile and closed eyes.
Usage notes
- The emoticon experienced an ironic resurgence in popularity in 2018 and 2019 in connection with the teasing of furries.
Related terms
- owo
- 3
Baruga
Alternative forms
- uβu, ubu
Noun
uwu
- water
Further reading
- J. Smallhorn, The Binanderean Languages of Papua New Guinea: Reconstruction and Subgrouping (2011, Canberra: Pacific Linguistics)
- K. A. McElhanon, C. L. Voorhoeve, The Trans-new Guinea Phylum: Explorations in Deep-level Genetic Relationships (1970, Canberra: Pacific Linguistics)