muah
What is the opposite of muah? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Interjection — An imitation of the sound of a kiss, written at the end of a message or said out loud to send affection.
How to use muah
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
muah!
big muah
mwah mwah
Informal and warm; used with friends, family and partners, never in professional writing. Also spelled mwah, muah, and mwuah.
Etymology
Imitative of the sound of a kiss.
Full origin of muah →Frequently asked questions
Is it spelled muah or mwah?
Both are in common use and neither is wrong. 'Mwah' is commoner in British writing and tracks the pronunciation more closely, while 'muah' is widespread in American texting.
What does it mean when someone texts you 'muah'?
It is an affectionate sign-off standing in for a kiss, roughly equivalent to an x or a kiss emoji. It usually signals warmth or gratitude rather than romantic intent, and its meaning depends entirely on who is sending it.
