Gaming
aware
What does aware mean?
A Twitch emote (often a side-eyeing cat) spammed when a streamer seems to be intentionally baiting or playing a character.
"He 'accidentally' said the controversial take, Aware."
Origin
An emote and chat term that spread on Twitch around 2020-2021, often using a knowing-cat image. It implies the streamer is self-aware and manufacturing a moment.
Frequently asked questions
What does Aware mean on Twitch?
It means a streamer secretly knows what they're doing and is faking ignorance for content. It's spammed as a suspicious reaction.
What's the opposite emote?
'Unaware' is used when chat believes the streamer genuinely has no idea what's going on.
Why a cat?
Many 'Aware' emotes use a side-eyeing cat face that perfectly captures the smug 'I know exactly what I'm doing' look.
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