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uwu
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used to express happiness, affection, or cuteness; often associated with e-girls, furries, femboys, and anime fandoms
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What does "uwu" mean in internet slang?
It is an emoticon used to express cuteness, happiness, affection, or shyness, often in response to something adorable or wholesome. People typically type "uwu" in anime, furry, or roleplaying communities to mimic a soft, warm emotional reaction, with the "u" shapes representing closed happy eyes and the "w" acting as a small cute mouth. The term originated in early 2000s Japanese internet culture and spread through anime fan forums, eventually becoming a recognizable emote across mainstream social media.
Examples
UwU, that puppy is so tiny and cute!
